history in the bay of islands
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Copthorne Hokianga
(hotels in hokianga)
Copthorne Hotel Resort Hokianga is in the heart of Hokianga harbour. Resting on the waters edge, it has charm and grandeur.Maori chieftains and the history of Maoridom are depicted through carvings, paintings and murals reflecting the creation of this place. Rolling lawns stretch to the beach and t…
Cape Brett Walkways
(cruises & tours in russell)
Cape Brett Walkways access hiking tracks on the Cape Brett peninsula, on both Department of Conservation and Maori Trust land.Our experienced guides like to share their knowledge and appreciation of nature, Maori history and culture.Cape Brett was named by the Maori as Rakaumangamanga mai Hawaiiki, …
Russell Bay Of Islands
(bed & breakfast in russell)
Russell is the first chosen location for discerning travellers. s a historical town as being one of the first european settlements with a fantastic history. From the deck is the view from our balcony overlooking the Bay, Paihia and Waitangi. We are close to a native kiwi zone with fantastic,peaceful…
news & blogs
Early Auckland History
over a year ago: 3rd August 2007
...Prior to 1840 most Europeans settling in New Zealand lived in the Wellington area (approx. 1600) where a settlement was established by the New Zealand Company and in Northland at Russell (about 600) and around the Bay of Islands.......
New Zealand history
last year: 3rd December 2007
...We toured Lord Busbys residence, visited a Maori meeting room, enjoyed a sunny walk along the shoreline and had a nice New Zealand lamb meat pie for lunch. We toured the Bay of Islands area. The scenery was beautiful.......
New Zealand
last year: 20th January 2008
...We arrived in Paihia after a long drive, and many roadworks. It was a really nice place, full of history. Perfect for Diane. We stayed at The Mousetrap Hostel, which was a really friendly small and quiet place. Perfect for relaxing.......
KeriKeri Easter with mom
a few months ago: 25th May 2008
...Spent Easter up north in KeriKeri where history, country and ocean views all meet.. it was a peaceful little bit o heaven We stayed in this quirky Pagoda Lodge, had been upgraded to a full suite and it was maintained by orange robed......
Cruising the Bay of Islands, Part I
over a year ago: 5th April 2007
...A number of ships do this trip: we chose Fullers, who also run the ferry Mike takes to work, so the cruise felt a bit like commuting to him. The Bay is beautiful, and there is significant history around. Cook visited these islands......
videos
Discover Maori history in Bay of Islands - Economic Times
...The bay of islands is considered to be the birth place of New Zealand. With a rich cultural tradition belonging to both the Maoris (ethnic people) and the British, the entire region carefully preserves the past relics of both the communities.....
Dolphin Discoveries - Discover the Bay of Islands
...Learn about the history of Russell (Kororareka), Paihia, Waitangi treaty grounds and the stunning 144 islands that make up the beautiful and historic Bay of Islands on our high speed luxury catamaran....
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New Zealands election history marked − Newstalk ZB
a few months ago: 14th July 2008
...New Zealands election history markedNewstalk ZB, New Zealand − 1 hour agoOur first election began on July 14 1853 in the Bay of Islands, and finished nearly three months later in Otago on October 1. The NZHistory website has a......