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Day 15 - Leaving Golden Bay

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January 6th 2008
Today is our last day in Golden Bay. We have had such a lovely time here. The accommodation was fantastic and we were able to just relax for the three nights we were here. Unfortunately, it was time to leave and we had another big drive in front of us. This time we were off to Hanmer Springs which is the location of a thermal springs resort, which is something we didn’t get an opportunity to ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region

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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