Holy Cow!

Windy Wellie

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March 21st 2007
Wellington exceeded all expectations. It is the first place in New Zealand that we really enjoyed all aspects of. Even the people were friendly! We stayed with Clare and Simon, friends of ours (the Goldsack's) from long ago camping in Pembrokeshire. They were fantastic, giving us the entire downstairs flat, complete with a real bed (bliss!), a shower room and kitchenette. They even met us to s ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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