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Abel Tasman-Tongariro

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March 22nd 2011
Our last day on the South Island, but it was quite fun. We drove down to Marahau in the early morning to Kahu Kayaks for our half day kayak trip out on the Tasman Bay, We had a great guide (once again) by the name of Ethan who fully outfitted us in waterproof aprons and gave us some good tips for the two-person kayaks, and then we were all driven down to the water front and off on the Sea, 3 group ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park

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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