The Colossal Squid

Wellington

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March 10th 2010
Today we took advantage of the free breakfast our hostel voucher entitles us to. We decided we would visit the Te Papa museum (interesting and free). It took about 10 mins to walk and once inside we were shocked by the size-exhibits were spread over 6 floors and included a colossal squid! After 3 and half hours we decided to go and eat- settling for curry and rice. We spent time relaxing ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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