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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: Lord of the Rings
Date: January 13th 2007
Much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed around Queenstown, and there are many tours capitalizing on this. We were recommended one that included a jetboat ride - Dart River Safaris. The tour was really fun - it started with a bus ride to Glenorchy and lunch. On the 45 minute bus ride, a small boy of about 8 started talking with J and th ... read more
Date: January 13th 2007
Much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed around Queenstown, and there are many tours capitalizing on this. We were recommended one that included a jetboat ride - Dart River Safaris. The tour was really fun - it started with a bus ride to Glenorchy and lunch. On the 45 minute bus ride, a small boy of about 8 started talking with J and th ... read more
