Seal Watching

NZ Day 8 - Pacific Coast Hwy to Kaikoura

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March 16th 2008
Our drive down the coast proved to be more gorgeous views of the South Pacific with stops along the way to see the lazy seals sunning on the rocks. We made it to the little town of Kaikoura which sits on the rocky shoreline. Spending the night at an Irish Inn just 1 day before St. Patrick’s Day seemed a bit ironic, but the Donegal House provided a good nights rest. For Sunday morning we decide ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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