Picton January 28th 2007 We crossed to the south island on a very large fairy. Too bad it didn't set to well with the stomache... We enjoyed a little break from our travels to grab a bite to eat and head down to the ocean front. ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Picton 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