For those that enjoy tramping (hiking in English) but not the camping at the end, the Queen Charlotte offers the alternative luxury accomodation... and no, I just stopped for a quick diet coke not the night!
The Malborough Sounds and the Queen Charlotte track April 20th 2007 South Island startAnna CaswellMalborough Sound Photos have arrived! I finally arrived in the South Island on Tuesday afternoon, on the huge ferry that chugs its way across from Wellington to Picton. I attempted to sit ou ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Picton 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
Well I'm off around the world for the next 12 months or so, starting in Argentina! Followed by Brazil, Venezuela and the whole of Central America. Most of the time I´ll just be boasting, and pitying the rest of you in the cold and wet, working away! Other times though I´ll be getting lonely ,so please keep in touch.... full info