On ferry to South Island

Napier Wellington Nelson

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February 21st 2009
Napier Wellington Nelson Napier was brilliant - lovely art deco town. Visited the Gannett Colony by tractor & trailer ride 9Km along the beach, over rocks and through the waves. Brilliant time. Camped overnight for free on the beach and awoke in glorious sunshine before heading for Wellington. Stopped en route at Mt Bruce a wildlife sanctuary and 'Stonehenge Autorea' - a henge based on a ... 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