Roadkill

AbelTasman National Park

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February 14th 2011
Staying at the BOOT was amazing. Beautiful gardens and a fairytale setting. Lovely local wines, quiet setting, not much internet and no TV so we had to relax . then onto Abel Tasman and kayaking. Started off early to where we met the groups and water taxis. Noticed that of all the other kayakers, the next oldest pair seemed to be about 20 years younger than us, or more. Feeling a bit appre ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South 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