ice climbing

Abel Tasman

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May 10th 2006
Dear All, This week has been brilliant, we've been to the Franz Jospeh Glacier and went ice climbing. Which was great fun. We're in the Abel Taman at the mo and have been kayaking this morning. Truly beautiful! ... 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