The gorge

New Zealand - Hokitika

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August 25th 2010
Arrived in Hokitika i walked around and visit the Jade Shops and eat my first Time in NZ Fish and Chips. After that i'm driven around and visit the big Gorge. The Night i slept near an old Goldmine Village. On this Campsite i met Pit. He was Gold-Digger and is searching for Gold in this Area. The only Money he earns is the Value of the Gold which he dectects. A crazy Guy. He said one Time in 2014 ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Hokitika

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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