Snow capped mountains

Wildlife Spotting

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May 1st 2008
Nicky: Hello!! Hope everyone is ok? Thankfully we have been able to see a bit more of the south island than we did of the north, although the weather is still decidely British!! From Picton, which is where the inter-island ferry lands we have headed along the east coast. Our first main stop was at a place called Kaikoura. It is the most beautiful seaside town which is famous for its wildlife. Al ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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