Boarding the ferry for the North Island

New Zealand North Island

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January 31st 2007
On a sunny January 25th, we crossed the Cook Strait that separates the two islands of New Zealand. Less than two weeks before the strait had 3 meter swells but on the day of our crossing was peaceful and calm. After a short picnic in downtown Wellington, we spent the afternoon and early evening in the Te Papa museum. The museum is home to an extensive collection of Maori art and artifacts, includi ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Devonport

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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