Kayaking in Doubtful Sound

Doubtful Sound Kayak

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November 7th 2005
It was another early start as we were collected at 6.25 to Doubtful Sound. We had met with the rest of the group the night before and Jules had expressed some concern about the mad dutch girl but otherwise they seemed good - his concerns about her sanity were justified - she was a fantastic person to have on the group and made it lots of fun! The trip started with a boat across lake manapouri ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Fiordland National Park » Te Anau

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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