Kayaking Abel Tasman

Nelson and Abel Tasman, Marahau

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February 23rd 2009
Saturday 21st February - Went to the street market in Nelson - full of stalls with local crafts, art and produce - very classy. Met an antique dealer who warned us about the sand flies suggested we try a mixture of Dettol and baby oil!! We’ll see how successful that is. Back to the site for lunch and a stroll by the river before getting changed to go and eat at The Boat Shed in Nelson - highly ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

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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