Christchurch - Botanical Gardens

Christchurch - Day 19

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March 26th 2007
Uhh... did we take a wrong turn and end up in the UK? We had a one night stop in Christchuch on our way to Dunedin. The city is beautiful, full of gardens, the Avon River, and the city center is anchored by Cathedral Square. Without having much time to spend we headed straight for what we knew... the tourist tram cars. We hopped on the tram and saw the sights. After a few trips around the loop we ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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