tight squeeze over the suspension bridge

The West coast: Murchison, Cape Foulwind, Hokitika and Franz Josef

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February 11th 2011
The West coast: Murchison, Cape Foulwind, Hokitika and Franz Josef Thursday 3rd February Left Nelson to drive to Murchison. Stopped on the way for a short walk at St Arnaud. We are now in high country with steep valleys and beautiful hills. Arrived in Murchison and found our B+B – very plush with four rooms and a big lounge area. We are the only people staying so have the lounge to ourselve ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef

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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