Yellow-eyed penguin

Dunedin

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November 19th 2011
Up early to catch the Naked Bus (don't worry - it's just a name) to Dunedin. It was about a 6 hour trip, including a 30 min break in Oamaru. Time enough to grab a quick lunch, but sadly not enough time to return to the Whitestone Cheese Factory. We found our way to our hostel, Central Backpackers. The location was great, right near The Octagon, so lots of good cafes and restaurants ... 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