wellington harbour

Plimmerton

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February 3rd 2008
just arrived here in time for the Rugby 7s, which meant accommodation at a premium. But we were lucky and found somewhere by a beach in the suburbs. We can get to town by train. Tomorrow morning we sail over to Picton, then drive on to Nelson, to see Pip, Kim and Kirsty. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » 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