Alex, Rose & Me

Riding the Big Wave with Dusky & Hector

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March 23rd 2009
On our way to Kaikoura we stopped at Hunters Vineyard for some early morning wine tasting which is a great way to start the day. Then l remembered that my Uncles favourite wine came from New Zealand and l could not believe that the vineyard was only a short 5 minute drive from the Hunters Vineyard. Dave our tour guide was happy to drive me there and within minutes l was tasting some great white an ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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