The View From Outside Our Hostel

Kaikoura

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June 2nd 2007
We caught a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass on another rainy day. We were cutting across the South Island and as a result the Southern Alps. The views were spectacular with snow capped peaks and crazy twisty roads. We had to do a bus changeover at Christchurch and as we had a bit of time, so Ciaran bought a new jacket to defend against the oncoming winter. The bus to Kaikoura took about 2 and a ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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