Fishing

Christchurch, Kaikoura, Nelson and Poo Pub

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January 7th 2009
On my first day in Christchurch I went to the Antarctica Centre, which sounds very exciting I suppose really. I saw some more penguins, experienced a simulated arctic storm and had a ride in a haaglund. Felt pretty sick after going up and down the massive chicanes! Sunday was the start of the Kiwi Experience, I know it seems rather naff to use these companies, but they're very good if you're on ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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