Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman Kayaking Adventure

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March 7th 2007
I really, really love this country! Can I stay here? ;-) Just when we thought this trip could not get any better, it did. We have just spent the last three days walking and kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park and it did not disappoint! The walking was amazing and once again, New Zealand put on a lovely show for us with stunning views at every step from the moment we hopped off the boat. Kayaki ... read more

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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