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South Island Fjordland

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October 17th 2016
Kiwi blog#4 We have had a great few days in Fjordland and experienced the weather from both ends - torrential rain, misty fog and glorious warm sunshine. We have also experienced the absolute little miseries that are the sand flies. We are now vigilant about door and Windows and have a can of Mortein but no insect repellent really works so keep covered is the answer. All bites so far have been ha ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Milford Sound

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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