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NZ - South Island Explored or Lord of the Car

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October 18th 2008
Frodo and the ‘Ring’ were nowhere to be found and neither was Bilbo Baggins (not Walsh). Although, Gandalf worked his magic and spread a little of the white stuff (snow). For the uninitiated, I am referring of course to the Lord of the Rings trilogy that was filmed across New Zealand and we have been fortunate to enjoy seeing some of the film backdrop up close and personal. We’re on a whi ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson

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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