The rainbow at the gates of Wellington

Crossing over

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March 15th 2007
The whole transfer process was very symbolic. The day before we arrived to Picton- quiet little town, sitting right on the Marlborough sounds, with the sole feature of being close to the north island. We arrived quite early and checked in to the wonderful backpacker hostel Juggler's rest. Really, everything you can hope for in a backpacker - relaxed atmosphere, fresh bread and home made jams, chea ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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