Abel Tasman Hike

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White Water Rafting and Abel Tasman National Park

March 24th 2007
River Valley Adventure Lodge / White Water Rafting: We stayed in a lodge situated deep in a valley next to the Rangateki River. We had to hike down about 1/2 mile just to get to it - a beautiful setting. The next day, we geared up, wetsuits, life vests, and helmets to conquer some of New Zealand's Class 5 and most dangerous rapids. After many dunks, raft flips, and swims in the icy river water, ... read more

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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

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You only live once! - LIVE LARGE and ENJOY EVERYTHING! My BFF, Rachelle, and I depart for our ADVENTURE DOWN UNDER on February 17, 2007. This is a trip we've talked about since we were in Junior High! The general plan is to arrive in Sydney where we'll have a few days to acclimate, explore Sydney, and then pick up our awesome fully stocked campvan / home-on-wheels. . . and then the road trip begins . . . Tenative plan and general route: Febraury 19, 2007 AUSTRALIA 1rst Sydney 2nd Byron Bay (Great Barrier Reef) 3rd Melbourne 4th Adelaide (Kangaroo Island) 5th The Out ... full info

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