Chilling on the balcony

The Otago Peninsula

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February 13th 2008
Date visited: Approx 6-8th February Known as a nature's paradise on the doorstep to Dunedin we took the opportunity to check out this area for a couple of days known for its Albatross and Penguine birdlife and seals. The road zig-zagged from the city following the lovely bays and colourful boats on the way to the end of the peninsula. Our hostel was at the rear of a working farm which h ... read more

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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