Abel Tasman 1 Stu's point in the rain

Abel Tasman

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February 22nd 2009
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Abel Tasman National Park. Not necessarily in that order! Ok, the bad first - setting off on a 5 day walk (Abel Tasman Coastal Track), carrying a tent, in a torrential downpour. We were later to discover that there was a heavy rain warning out for that day. It’s funny how no-body mentions this when you’re handing over your money! Anyway, we survived and it ac ... 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