On top of the world

Wellington

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November 3rd 2012
This capital city is the gateway to the South Island so we decided to stay 2 days. We managed to pack in 2 museums, a cable car ride and the botanic gardens during our stay. The city is built on a hill and even Steep Hill in Lincoln is no match. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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