Abel Tasman 41

Abel Tasman

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May 23rd 2008
Wow what can I say, words & pictures just don't do it justice. I took a 2 day trip, kayaking a full day from Marahau to Bark Bay, staying in a hut overnight and then taking the 20km walk back to Marahau the following day. I thought kayaking for a full day would kill me but I found it surprisingly ok, The weather was great, clear blue skys and our guide Eric was really informative about the la ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

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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