Magic Hangover Day

Nelson, Greymouth and Franz J

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December 1st 2009
Nelson is apparently the sunshine capital of New Zealand. That is a lie. Apart from half a day when we could make use of the pool at the hostel, it pretty much pissed down the whole time and has done ever since! After stopping off for some wine tasting, we ambled off the bus and found our hostel around 5pm. A group of us decided to cook up a feast and all clubbed in to cook up some fajitas. De ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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