The drive

From One National Park to Another

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August 30th 2008
Day 519 (29.08.08) We had wanted to go sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman but the weather wasn't up to much and we decided we'd have to leave this treat for another visit. We set off and made our way over the fertile plains in the Nelson area where a lot of fruit is grown. A quick stop at a little roadside stall saw us gain a huge bag of kiwis for the bargain price of $2 - a good thing to look ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Lakes National Park

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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