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Laura’s week in New Zealand – Part 2 (Wanaka & Kaikora)

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June 28th 2011
Laura’s week in New Zealand – Part 2 (Wanaka & Kaikora) Day 3: Before heading out of Queenstown we visited the Kiwi sanctuary for our first close encounter. They house the kiwi’s in a shed with a glass viewing area, which is kept dark in the day and light at night allowing us a good look. They are bigger than we thought, with a long beak and whiskers; the female also lays eggs which ar ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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