Kaikoura in the distance

Hanmer Springs to Kaikoura

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September 23rd 2013
Geo: -42.5223, 172.83A cloudy day as we check out of the Heritage Hotel and head over to Mumbles Café for some breakfast. We notice a big difference in the crowds. The place is almost deserted with only 2 cars parked in front of the thermal springs as compared to 100 yesterday and approximately 250 on Saturday.We head to Kaikoura (Maori for Crayfish) via the Alpine Scenic Triangle. We w ... read more

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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