Mutton Cove

Tramping & Camping - The Abel Tasman Trek

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January 9th 2006
Sticking with the Outdoors-y theme, we decided to do some trekking (or tramping as the Kiwi's call it). The Abel Tasman National Park Coastal Trek (51km in total) seemed perfect for us beach lovers so we booked our 4 day trek with 3 nights of camping all online with the NZ DOC (Department of Conservation). Many of the campsites have no facilities other than Long Drop Toilets and a tap, so th ... 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