The Pancakes

The rest of the south island

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April 14th 2007
After the 2nd stint in queenstown it was time to head north to the north island but plenty so see on the way. We decided to head for Franz Josef glacier. About 5 hours later and going the woçrong way for a while we arrived. The town is a dead one horse town with the odd passing tourist and thats about it, but we didnt expect much more to be honest. Next morning we arrive at the glacier nd i ha ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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