Waitomo Caves

South Island-New Zealand

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January 24th 2009
Heh everyone, Loved the South Island but actually preferred the North Island..think the weather may have had an effect as it wasnt great for much of our visit... On Sunday 11th caught the Interislander ferry from wellington to Picton-took about 3.5 hours-some fab scenery as we neared Picton. Drove a beautiful scenic route by the coast "The Queen Charlotte Way". haeded up through Nelson towards ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

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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