Frolicking seals

Abel Tasman Boat Ride and Hike

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June 17th 2011
We had another early start to catch our boat out of Kaiteriteri. We drove the same way as yesterday, but when we got to the start of the mountains we turned north to the shore instead of winding our way up into the hills. We had about a forty minute drive and reached the beach where our boat was "docked" right up to the sand. We were nearly at high tide, so this was an easy maneuver. We la ... 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