Rachael in a dramatic pose

The boy from Aparima

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February 23rd 2007
Ian... The next day dawned wet and cloudy, which was fine with us as we had a long drive ahead of us. First stop, after some breakfast and another arms-length wrestle with the toilet cassette, was the most impressive of all the waterfalls we’ve seen so far :- McLean falls - a 22 meter drop, but who’s counting! The drive down to it was a bit hairy in the campervan as it was steep and we ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Southland » Catlins

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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