Pupu Springs

..allegedly the clearest springs in the world

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Abel Tasman, Farewell Spit & A Tall Blonde in Nelson

October 26th 2006
The ferry across the Cook Strait was a bit lively! As forecast, weather conditions were bad and were described on boarding the ferry as "less than favourable out in the Strait". This translated to an approx 4 metre swell, gale force winds and torrents of rain, with over 50% of the passengers becoming well acquainted with their sick bags - incidentally we were not included in the number! ....and ... read more

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

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

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