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Medlands Beach

Wellington to Abel Tasman and Farewell Spit

December 29th 2008
We woke up early Christmas morning and got on the ferry from Wellington down to the south island. The Interislander ferry was practically a cruise ship complete with a movie room, restaurant, and bar, though their Bloody Mary's could use some work. It was smooth sailin' down to Picton where we picked up our rental car and headed west towards Abel Tasman National Park. We had the whole day to me ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

New Zealand Flag 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
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