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Say hello to Teearkee and friends....

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March 27th 2012
Had a fab time back in Sydney and caught an early flight to New Zealand. Flew over the Southern Alps - a simply fantastic view. Picked up out new van (dont tell cilla!) called Gollum!!! He's a Wicked Van! Went straight up to kaikora - the capital of the world for whale watching. Saw 3 Sperm whales diving - a cheesey, inspirational sight. After leaving Teearkee (the name of the Whale!!) on our ... 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