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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]
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] Blog: Wednesday 18th April White Water Rafting & Hell’s Gate
Date: April 18th 2007
It was bloody freezing last night, I swear my nose was frozen when I woke up this morning from the draft coming in the back of “Dolly”. It’s a beautiful day and the “Blue Lake” opposite our campsite looks beautiful. After a leisurely breakfast we setoff off for our daily excursions. I’m going white water rafting and Kirsten is getting a massage in a Spa called Hell’s gate. It’s ... read more
Date: April 18th 2007
It was bloody freezing last night, I swear my nose was frozen when I woke up this morning from the draft coming in the back of “Dolly”. It’s a beautiful day and the “Blue Lake” opposite our campsite looks beautiful. After a leisurely breakfast we setoff off for our daily excursions. I’m going white water rafting and Kirsten is getting a massage in a Spa called Hell’s gate. It’s ... read more
