Tree ferns & palms

Whakanewha Regional Park

December 10th 2010
Wednesday morning I left Auckland (& most of my luggage) & set off on the ferry to Waiheke Island, one of the many volcanic islands that dot the bay. Many people live on Waiheke & several commute to Auckland for work. I got a bus from the ferry terminal up to Hekerua Lodge in Oneroa (the main settlement on the island) & it turns out that whilst the dorms are packed no one is willing to cough up th ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Waiheke Island

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

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Gwen

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I'm just an ecologist, SFF fan and rainbow loving gal who wishes she had more time & money for travelling! Born & bred in the UK I grew up with summer holidays to remote corners of this isle and my memories of these trips involve scrambling up mountains in the rain - great times! I am fascinated by the natural world around us, by all the amazing creatures that share it with us & the ways they & their habitats fit together. Having finished my PhD in Ecology in 2010 I set off to see Australia & New Zealand for several months to escape! This blog began then, I'v... full info

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