Hump backed whale (honest!)

Up North for Paddy's Day

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March 18th 2008
I take it back. YHA hostels are fantastic. At least this one in Wellington is. It's what all good hostels should aspire to be. There are endless lounge areas with more couches than Harvey Norman could shake a stick at, two huge spotless kitchens, giant mugs from which to drink my coffee, M&M machines everywhere, a tv room with the comfiest sofa from where I just watched Dr Phil and Oprah, and a ra ... 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