Taha beach

Golden Bay

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July 13th 2009
Golden Bay - right at the top most part of the south Island of New Zealand. We're in the town of Takaka, staying at a motel while we have a look around. Quite a frost over night and no where in NewZ seems to have central heating. So we're all getting expert at getting dressed quick! But when the sun gets over the mountain, its glorious! We've been on Taha beach today - pretty much deserted. Simo ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Golden Bay

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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