Tour of a lifetime

Posted in New Zealand Blog - 23 June 2011 - No comment

Northland-waitangi-house On the 6thof February, New Zealander’s celebrate their National Day, Waitangi Day. Waitangi Day is to commemorate the signing of the country’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi.

Signed by Queen Victoria and Ngapuhi chiefs, this document recognized Maori ownership of their lands and gave the Maori the rights to British subjects – the translation of the documents into English and Maori have been the source of controversy till this day. Waitangi Day took place in 1840 – which makes New Zealand one of the youngest countries in the world!

To make the most of this special occasion, Cultural Crossroads have a tour that offers a complete immersion into the Maori culture and excursions to surrounding areas of importance. This tour is rated a ‘Tour of a Lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveller. Discover the World can help you experience the real New Zealand and also participate in this impressive tour as an ‘added extra’ to your itinerary.

The holiday options you have that include a visit to the Bay of Islands area are Pure and Simple, The Real New Zealand (4×4), Discover Aotearoa.

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