Moeraki Boulders

Oamaru & Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand

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January 7th 2006
Its getting to the end of our grand camper van tour around NZ, and we have enjoyed it immensely! Heading North from Dunedin towards Christchurch - theres just time to stop off and see some silly boulders in the sand at MOERAKI and a few yellow eyed penguins at OAMARU. Its our last NZ sunset we fly to FIJI tomorrow! ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Otago » Oamaru

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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