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Nelson to Wellington

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April 11th 2007
Today we drove from Nelson to Picton Ferry Port to catch the Ferry to the Wellington (The Capital) in North Island. The journey to Picton was only about 1hr 30 mins. In Picton there was a mini train ride (FAO. Geoff/Dad/Mum - Like the ones we used to go on down Valley Road) which Helen and I went on. Lisa was in a meloncholly mood and not participating in the fun. The Ferry journey was smooth a ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington Region » Wellington

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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