First stop on the wine tour

First Road Trip

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March 5th 2007
Julie and I decided to figure out how to drive here (finally). I'm so glad we finally did it because I had the best weekend. We managed to see all the highlights of the north east side of the island. We can't wait to do it again! ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

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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