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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]
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] Blog: New Zealand; West & North Coast of the South Island
Date: September 19th 2011
Having travelled down the east coast of the South Island, we planned to make our trip back up the spectacular and rugged west coast. Before we left Dunedin we stocked up on food and petrol and Cat made me get my haircut. Our first stop on the long drive was back in Wanaka and we found a cheap little campsite just outside the town. Freedom camping is no longer an option for us anymore as we don’t ... read more
Date: September 19th 2011
Having travelled down the east coast of the South Island, we planned to make our trip back up the spectacular and rugged west coast. Before we left Dunedin we stocked up on food and petrol and Cat made me get my haircut. Our first stop on the long drive was back in Wanaka and we found a cheap little campsite just outside the town. Freedom camping is no longer an option for us anymore as we don’t ... read more
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