Storm Coast

Windswept in Wellington

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February 14th 2010
10/13/2010 Windswept in Wellington We had an early tour today in Wellington New Zealand. While waiting in the lounge for it to be called we heard someone radio to the Shore Excursion people that the Princess ship was canceling the port. It was strange since we were looking at the ship out the windows. They ran over to watch as it went right by us. Apparently it was too windy for them to get t ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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