Tunnel leading to the beach

The Catlins: next stop, Antarctica!!

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January 29th 2009
I am getting ahead of myself by posting this blog, since prior to the trip I am about to describe, my daughter Rachel came for a 2 week visit and we had a whirlwind tour of the Highlights of the South Island. However, since I am still awaiting Rachel’s pictures, I will jump ahead to tell you of our most recent jaunt to the Catlins. South of Dunedin there is a coastal stretch known as ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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