Bank in Town

New Zealand - Golden Bay, Hanmer Springs, Christchurch, Greymouth

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November 30th 2009
Golden Bay We woke up after an ok night sleep but have now realised we have a slow puncture in our air bed. Ok for Zo, but by the morning I am pretty much on the floor. Packed up our tent, becoming very efficient now at putting up and taking apart the tent. In the car we got and headed up to the southern most tip of Golden Bay at Takaka. Again it was a lovely drive but took us quite ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Hanmer Springs

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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