Christchurch

The South Island

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November 10th 2007
Everyone we met on the north island seemed to tell us that the south island was better. Well, we're one the south island now, but can't make that judgement yet. Leaving Wellington went just fine. We got to the ferry early which meant we got to park close to the exiting side of the boat. It was fun to drive on and off a boat, but not really all that exciting. The ride itself was 3 hours on t ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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