North to South

On to the South Island

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November 18th 2005
We woke to a clear blue sky this morning - good prospects for our ferry across the Cook Strait. Following up to our delicious dinner the previous night, Arne and Franz took us to yet another great spot for breakfast - the Parade café at Oriental Bay. It looked right out onto the waterfront and served lots of delicious, healthy food and drinks. We had a nice chat with the two of them - it was h ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Marlborough » Blenheim

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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