On the Glacier

Milford Sound

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August 23rd 2007
Guest blog brought to you by seasoned experts on all things helicopter, Marie and Astrid: Today started with a guided bus tour through the spectacular scenery between Te Anau and Milford Sound. Our Australian, ex-professional rugby player guide and driver, Skip, pointed out many interesting sights en route, including the location of pivotal scenes from the LOTR movies. He described fans of the ... read more

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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