Journey to the south island...

I loved the distinct colours going through the Marlborough Sounds...

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July 26th 2006
Before crossing the Cook Strait to get to the south island I spent a few days in Wellington and staying in a little seaside town called Ruamati Beach. Wellington is actually the capital of New Zealand even though it feels alot smaller than Auckland. I think I prefer Wellington as a city compared to Auckland, although the surrounding areas of Auckland are much more beautiful. The city of Wellington ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Picton

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

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