Heritage Precinct - Oamaru

Akaroa to Oamaru

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September 11th 2013
Geo: -43.806, 172.967We wake this morning with clear sky's. After watching some local news on the television we find out that the cyclonic winds from yesterday have cut a path of destruction across the South Island leaving many roads closed due to fallen tree's and avalanches. (what the hell are we in for today). We head down to the harbor for breakfast before hitting the road.Our jour ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Akaroa

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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