Critters at the Nat. Kiwi Center 3

Alpine Fresh

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November 10th 2005
Stoppped off at Buller Gorge on our journey down the West coast to walk the longest swing bridge in New Zealand - and at 110metres, it really is pretty impressive - take a look at the photos! It got quite a swing going when we jumped our way across, trying best to send each other falling into the river below! Hokitika is home to the National Kiwi Center, and how could we resist!? It was pretty ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » West Coast » Franz Josef

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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