An injured penguine on the road

The Catlins

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February 13th 2008
Date visited: 9-10th February The southern most easterly area of the South Island known as the Catlins is abound with yet more endangered and protected wildlife including yellow eyed penguines, dolphins and rare birds. Seeing as we were ahead of schedule on our itinerary we thought we would linger here and explore a few of the walks, view points, beaches (sealions included) waterfalls, cathedr ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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