Mudpools

So much to do ... so little time

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January 31st 2005
Right, I have 27 mins left before the cafe closes and I can't even remember what I have done on what day so I'll do a quick top ? list.... 1. Abel Tasman National Park This was amazing - no one told me that the beaches would be so amazing here. We went on a two day trip - one day hiking and one day kayaking - we camped on the beach and went kayaking right up to the baby seals. How gorgeous ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » West Coast

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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