Wellington

Wellington to Blenhim

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November 3rd 2008
We camped again even though the nights here are extreemly cold. For some reason all the campsites we stay in have ducks running about. They are very cute but do try to get into your car and eat your food. Spent a quick day in Wellinton and then got the boat to the south island. We plan to travel in the south island for a month and to go back to the north for a week or so. ... 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