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Abel Tasmin

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November 2nd 2008
Abel Tasmin was the main last stop on the Oz and Lorraine grand tour of the South Island before facing work. So we made it a good un'. Abel Tasmin is a National Park at the top of the South Island. Beautiful blue waters and bush walks. We arrived at the Kayak company at 8.00 in the morning bleary eyed, but ready to go. Once we had put on our waterproof tops and lifejackets, we had to climb ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman 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