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Greymouth

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September 12th 2008
As we had been pretty much non-stop since our arrival in New Zealand, we decided to chill out for the day! Our hostel was one of the nicest so far and this seemed like an appropriate time to rest and relax for a few hours. We didn't rush to get out of bed and after another film in the TV lounge, we cooked breakfast and took advantage of the free bicycle hire. The ride around Greymouth was rath ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Greymouth

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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