Chinese New Year

Wellington

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February 13th 2011
Thursday 10th February – South Island to North Island Goodbye to Deb and Ted in Kaikoura and off to see our good friends Julie and Pauline in Wellington: TranzScenic & InterIslander – Stunning rail journey along the coast from Kaikoura to Picton and then equally scenic ferry from Picton to Wellington. Beautiful Wellington – Quick view of the city; close up and from a va ... read more

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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