Abel Tasman

Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park

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March 2nd 2015
We arrived in Nelson late on Thursday 26th February and camped a few kilometres from the town on a site by the Tahunanui Beach a long golden strand. The next day we explored sunny Nelson, population 40,000, a lovely relaxed city by the sea, surrounded by award winning wineries, what more can we say......heaven! Got up early next day, yes there's a bit of a theme developing, to get to The Abe ... 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