Animal farm, Maori treaty grounds and water fall 6/4

We went to Lilypond Animal Farm in the morning. The kids were having a great time. it has got the friendiest donkey around which let you ride and pull on its ears.



The Waitangi Treaty Ground was only 5 minutes from where we stayed. The naval flagstaff that Ellie was holding marks where the Treaty was signed, between Maori Chefs and Captain Hobson on behalf of the British gavornment in 1840. The Canoe Ngatokimatawhaorua, was launhed as part of centenary celebration in 1940, remain the longest canoe in the world. The meeting house was also opened during that time. Ellie was standing below a Marakihua figure, of Mataatua tribe. Shaun was standing beside a waikato tribe carving. Adeline was mimicing Rahri, Ngapuhi ancestor.



After the Treaty Ground visit a small waterfall nearby. The small Haruru water fall wasn't much. There are people jumping down from the top for the fun of it. The kids did not even dare to go for a dip on top because the water was too cold.