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Day 179 New Zealand, Blenheim to Hutt Via the ferry. (South to North route)

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May 16th 2015
Hello People, We woke up at Watsons Way Campsite and backpackers. I had a horrible headache! We showered, had bacon sandwiches for breakfast, and then played (tried too) tennis. Not for long as I really did feel yuck from yesterdays wine antics! We updated our phones before heading to the ferry terminal at around 9am. However I received an email from the Picton ferry terminal sayin ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington Region

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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