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Welcome to New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... gold rush began in 1861 when Gabriel Read discovered gold in the Otago region. Treaty of Waitangi - This treaty signed in 1840 ceded sovereignty over New Zealand to the Queen of England with the English colonists and the Maori chiefs signing. British ...

A North Island Itinerary for information

Posted by nztravelguide

... . It will give you a general idea of what you will see and can do. This relates to someone who is in a campervan. A New Zealand Holiday Itinerary for th North Island I recommend you spend around a month in the North Island and the remainder of the time ...

North Island Odyssey

Posted by nztravelguide

... . Through to route one then north to catck back up with route 30 and on to Rotorua one of the most interesting places in New Zealand.(www.rotoruanz.com/ .Here you can enjoy getting Maori immersion, visit the geothermal wonders, soak in a hot pool. Stay at ...

A North Island Odyssey

Posted by nztravelguide

... . Through to route one then north to catck back up with route 30 and on to Rotorua one of the most interesting places in New Zealand.(www.rotoruanz.com/ .Here you can enjoy getting Maori immersion, visit the geothermal wonders, soak in a hot pool. Stay at ...

New Zealand General Points of Interest

Posted by nztravelguide

... Everybody has an opinion but what I have tried to do is point out the places that are uniquely New Zealand. Not a specific list..................migh be fun if everyone here added their "points of interest"............................ From the ...

School holidays in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

This may help someone plan their trip away from the busiest times in New Zealand: This page provides information on the 2009 School Terms and Holidays for State and State- Integrated primary, intermediate, secondary and composite schools. It also provides ...

Driving north to the Bay of Islands

Posted by nztravelguide

... it worth it? If you got the time don't miss it! If you are seeking dolphins and are going to be moving around New Zealand this is one of several spots to enjoy...... The Bay of Islands actually is better explored by car since in the general vicinity ...

The Drive to the Bay of Islands from Auckland

Posted by nztravelguide

... worth it? If you got the time don't miss it! If you are seeking dolphins and are going to be moving around New Zealand this is only one of several spots to enjoy...... The Marlborough Sounds at Picton Harbour has resident dolphins to visit, at Kaikoura ...

How far is Bay of islands

Posted by nztravelguide

... worth it? If you got the time don't miss it! If you are seeking dolphins and are going to be moving around New Zealand this is only one of several spots to enjoy...... The Marlborough Sounds at Picton Harbour has resident dolphins to visit, at Kaikoura ...

Bay of Islands

Posted by nztravelguide

... going into the Far North Bay of Islands - www.bay-of-islands.co.nz Cultural (Waitangi) - Eco Tours - Kings Tours - walking Tours - Fishing/sightseeing - ...

New Zealand 2010 school holidays

Posted by nztravelguide

... be closed in 2010 on Saturdays and Sundays, and on the following days: · New Years Day - 1 January · Day after New Years Day - 2 January · Waitangi Day - 6 February (Saturday) · Good Friday - 2 April · Easter Monday - 5 April · Day after Easter ...

A few events, festivals this year to enjoy

Posted by nztravelguide

... - 1 Feb www.edendalevmc.com Hokonui Moonshiners Festival - 21 Feb www.hokonuimoonshinefest.co.nz (We enjoy this one) Waitangi Weekend - 6 Feb (Akaroa) www.akaroa.com Queenstown Peak Music Festival - 3 Jan www.peakfest.co.nz Marlborough Wine Festival ...

Happy Waitangi Day

Posted by hdh

Nice for a change not to have the news on Waitangi Day filled with protesters clashing with police. Ngapuhi in particular have done a good job of refocussing people on celebration, unity, and the way forward.

Happy Waitangi Day

Posted by siscri

Haapy Waitangi Day to all you Kiwis who don't feel the treaty is an injustice.

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