Agatha over the Abel Tasman

By land, Air and Sea.........

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November 1st 2008
Wow, what a start to the South Island, and even the weather has been with us: Day one of the South Island Well following our crossing over the Cook Strait and through Queen Charlotte Sound we arrived in Picton. First consideration was the fact the wine had run out so it was of to a couple of wineries for the afternoon! We visited Saint Claire Winery first and had a spot of lunch, before a bit ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Lakes National Park

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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