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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]
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] Blog: Whizzing down the west coast
Date: June 14th 2007
Leaving Punakaiki behind us we continued south down the coast road, through Barrytown and past 17,14 and 12 mile bluff, Motukiekie Rocks and onto Greymouth. After a brief shop and visit to the seafront we turned inland following the Grey River for a while and then south again along the Lake Brunner road to overnight near the Arnold River Scenic Reserve. The next morning we backtracked to visit ... read more
Date: June 14th 2007
Leaving Punakaiki behind us we continued south down the coast road, through Barrytown and past 17,14 and 12 mile bluff, Motukiekie Rocks and onto Greymouth. After a brief shop and visit to the seafront we turned inland following the Grey River for a while and then south again along the Lake Brunner road to overnight near the Arnold River Scenic Reserve. The next morning we backtracked to visit ... read more
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