Yellow-eyed penguin

Oamaru

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March 19th 2009
Oamaru 20th - 22nd February It rained all the way to Oamaru and didn't stop raining until (and beyond) we left. On the way to Oamaru we did a detour to the Clay Cliffs, in the pouring rain. They were unusual and, in the sunshine, I am sure, very lovely. We were wet and cold though, so did a quick walk and then back to the van. We also stopped at the Elephant Rocks (in the rain, of ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Oamaru

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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