Abel Tasman National Park

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January 31st 2007
Along the Northern edge of South Island, facing North Island, is the very special Abel Tasman National Park - the best way to explore this beautiful, sunny part of New Zealand is by sea kayak... Various outfitters in the Park's gateway towns, Motueka and Marahau, rent out kayaks, tents, and everything else you could possibly need for a kayak-in, camp-overnight and walk-back trip. On a trip full ... read more

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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