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Wellington the Windy City!

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June 13th 2015
My first stop after leaving Auckland was Wellington. I spent 2 full days in the capital city of New Zealand - also known as the Windy City! And this nickname couldn't be more well suited. Let's just say that I didn't need to blowdry my hair because as soon as I stepped outside, the wind would do all the work for me. I stayed in a central Wellington hostel and spent most of my time in the city visi ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North 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