Nice weather for ducks

Sea Kayaaaking across the universe!

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November 16th 2006
All the pictures in the brochures of the Abel Tasman National park were of aqua waters, lush tropical vegetation and glorious sunshine. When we arrived, there was plenty of lush vegetation, though the sun had made way for rain and when added to the wet conditions the wind helped to disgui ... read more

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

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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