Santa Parade

Devonport and Santa Parade

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November 27th 2016
Geo: -36.8258, 174.797Ferried over to Devonport and explored the town.Had a yummy lunch - Kate had corn fritters and Derek had beef curry.Back to Auckland for the Santa Parade.Picked up Sarah from the end of her Contiki tour, with two Cornwall friends - Jade and Amy.Back to the apartment for a cuppa and a catchup.Out for really yummy Indian for dinner :-) ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Devonport

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more