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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: Hot springs and seal sanctuaries
Date: May 28th 2007
After a brief trip back into Christchurch we travelled north and then inland toward the Lewis Pass, stopping at the Windy Point car park 30km beyond Hamner Springs for the night. Before it got dark we had time for a quick 2 hour return walk up the Harper Pass track toward Lake Sumner, giving Lexa the opportunity to have her first exciting experience of a suspension swing bridge. The following ... read more
Date: May 28th 2007
After a brief trip back into Christchurch we travelled north and then inland toward the Lewis Pass, stopping at the Windy Point car park 30km beyond Hamner Springs for the night. Before it got dark we had time for a quick 2 hour return walk up the Harper Pass track toward Lake Sumner, giving Lexa the opportunity to have her first exciting experience of a suspension swing bridge. The following ... read more
