Moeraki Boulders

Heading North

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October 18th 2008
Leg Eight: The Catlins We drove along the scenic highway stopping at lots of interesting places. The first was home to sealions, although none were at home when we got there 😞 We carried on driving to a penguin and dolphin colony where we were to spend the night but still saw nothing (spotting a theme yet with wildlife??). The views were all spectacular overlooking some rough seas an ... read more

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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