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Abel Tasman National Park

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April 5th 2006
Having decided that the best way to see Abel Tasman was from the sea we booked a tour with Kaiteriteri Kayaks. The bus dropped us off at Kaiteriteri & took water taxis up through the park tour start point, Bark Bay. Here our guide Parnia explained the rules & what to do if we got into any trouble & we set off on a glorious day of kayaking in perfect, still co ... 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