Dolphins!!!

Kaikoura - hundreds of dolphins!!

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February 13th 2008
Well after saying our very sad goodbyes to Ernie, we went to catch the Ferry from Wellington to Picton in the South Island. The ferry trip wasn't very rough (apparently it can be! Am rather glad it was calm). Picton is in a great place - I wish we had had the time to explore the Abel Tasman National Park in the area - it looks lovely - all inlets, clear blue water, beaches etc... but we just ha ... read more

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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