The Interislander Ferry

Wellington

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February 21st 2008
It was a long drive down to Wellington from Napier, so we arrived late afternoon. After settling in at our hostel we went for a wonder around town and found somewhere for a late lunch. Wellington seemed like a really nice place from what we took in walking around. The next day we did a spot of shopping and went to the Te Papa National Museum which was amazing. There were exhibits on earthquakes ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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