View from Resurgence

Into the Bush Country

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February 20th 2017
Geo: -41.1101, 173.011We left Queenstown this morning around 9:45 am, flew to Nelson, and rented a car for a 1 hour drive to the Resurgence Eco Lodge in Motueka. It was the only time that I have driven since we arrived in New Zealand on February 8th. It took a little concentration to make sure I drove on the left side of the road, but I pulled it off without a hitch.We hike around the 50 acre ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Motueka

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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