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No Pete, I'm not going to skydive...

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March 29th 2007
"No Pete, I'm not going to skydive..." With the disappointment of 2 cancelled heli-hikes fresh in their minds Pete and Ang headed to Queenstown in search of another memorable activity. I’m not doing a skydive Ang stated as Pete dragged her into the adrenalin-junkie shop. Therefore Pete booked onto the 9,000ft skydive on his own with the intention of upgrading to 15,000ft on the day ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown

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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