Sheer granite walls of the Sound and their cascading waterfalls

Back to the South Island!

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February 4th 2008
I’d like to echo Kirstie’s sentiments at the end of the last blog regarding all the great people we’ve met and all those who’ve been helpful along the way. It was unfortunate that Kirstie had to fly home when she did, and I missed my amazing girlfriend and awesome travelling partner very much. However, I was lucky enough to have another two weeks away with my parents, before my return to E ... 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