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Catlin coast magic 170 million years ago this forest was alive

Catlin coast magic

August 23rd 2016
The Catlin coast scenic route from Invercargill to Owaka, and through to Dunedin was the plan for today's drive. The normal main highway goes from Invercargill inland to Gore, then onto Balclutha through farmland and nothing much else. But the scenic coastal route all but sealed but for 15 km, takes you to some mighty wonderful sights along the way. First stop was the Waipapa lighthouse, the beac ... read more
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New Zealand Flag 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
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