The West Coast, just south of Haast

The Great Southern Motorcycle Circuit

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November 25th 2007
Simon: 25th November Well, I'm glad that I took the time to check out the back yard. Seven days of almost continuous riding and 4000+ KM covered saw myself and Jet circuit the South Island - and best of all: NO SPEEDING TICKETS!! (speed cameras excluded…). This was definitely a whistle stop tour more focused on the riding and scenery than leaning about local history or buying souveniers. Fo ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park

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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