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Blenheim

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June 30th 2011
Blenheim After dropping Laura off in Christchurch we headed up the coast to Kaikora, along the way we saw lots and lots of seals! We managed to get up close and personal with them, although, one of the them “yelled” at Tory sending her scooting back to the van. And relax …………. We had booked 3 nights in a self contained cottage at the Walnut Block vineyard and it was fantastic. We ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Blenheim

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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