Nick's Head

Captain Cook's cabin boy (Young Nick) was the first to set eye on New Zealand on the voyage. In recognition of this this bit of land is named for him... he was also given 5 gallons of rum.... how much rum can you possibly drink?

Gisborne Autumn Colours - North American Style - alla Eastwoodhill Arboretum

April 19th 2009
The last great holiday break for new zealand until November is Easter weekend (easter friday and monday) or four full days. Since my last trip through this region I decided that I must return during autumn to see the spectacular colours of eastwoodhill arboretum. One of my biggest complaints about NZ is that we don't have proper north american falls. The colour here at this time of year is a dull ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Gisborne

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

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