Maori Leap Cave

Maori Leap Cave

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December 10th 2009
This morning we got up and went to visit the Maori Leap Cave, which is a limestone cave that was sea-formed. There were only four of us and we got to wear hardhats and a funny old guy gave us a tour. The entrance to the cave is just kind of on the side of the road, by a cafe. There were a lot of cool formations inside, and even though it was kind of small, it was fun and we learned how the diff ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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