RoaringBay1

Man Eating Sealions

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March 3rd 2006
From Te Anau, we drove across to the Catlins, in search of this areas native wildlife. Our wildlife tour went as follows: We battled the high winds at Roaring Bay (hence the name!) and hid in the hide to try and spot the rare Yellow Eyed Penguins. It was freezing and so windy - but no sign of the little blighters! There are only 3000 of the left worldwide, and around 300 in this part of the ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Southland » Catlins

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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