Blue Penguins

Wild Things in Dunedin

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February 11th 2010
Wed 2/10/2010 Wild Things in Dunedin Today we were in Dunedin New Zealand which is said to be the most Scottish town outside of Scotland. We took to the “Nature’s Wonders - Wildlife Cruise and Penguins” tour which was a full day one that left just after 8. Note it was rather chilly (about 60) but the boat provided jackets and binoculars for everyone. Along with coffee and very good cookies ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Dunedin

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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