MT Taranaki

Paddle boat trip Wanganui

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January 9th 2013
Arrived in Wanganui after a safe drive up the west coast from Elvin, journey took around an hour and a half. Stopped off in a towns calleds Bulls not much there but the inhabitants had a sense of humour, see pics. Spent a little time sorting out some accomodation then decided to go to the movies, went to see The Quartet very funny. Arrived at the ferry where the paddle boat was anchored after a sh ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui

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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