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The Mighty South (23 Mar – 1 Apr)

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April 2nd 2012
After a lovely restful time in Christchurch with Kate, Pete and kids we head south, Timaru was our first destination. This is to be one of the most beautiful road trips in NZ, a must do. Timaru is where Pete's Dad is from his grandfather has a Rose garden (Anderson Rose Garden) dedicated to the family to mark all the work he did there. Camp site was lovely we had some great food and a game of ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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