Stumbled across Miss Seal

Wildlife and weird boulders!

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December 20th 2008
Hi ya.............. Our drive from Mt Cook was quite a long one, but with nice bright weather and beautiful scenery it wasn't a chore! In fact the driving here is great - the roads are fantastic, you hardly ever come across another car, let alone find yourself in a traffic jam and everything you could ever need is signposted!.....It's a shame the speed limit is so low, but we think we've worke ... 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