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C is for Cook Strait

Thirteen Things About Cook Strait 1. Cook Strait is the body of water separating the North and South Islands of New Zealand. 2. The strait is named after Captain James Cook who sailed through it in 1770. 3. Maori legends says Kupe (an explorer) discovered Cook Strait...

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Rock ‘n Roll, Baby!

During our recent trip to Wellington, we decided we’d like to catch the Interislander ferry across the Cook Strait to Picton. We wanted to see a few of the sights instead of hanging around the city for the entire weekend. The weather wasn’t too good with lots of wind...

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