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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: Don't adjust your monitor colour, this is real!
Date: October 26th 2007
Our 2nd last day gives us another day of sunshine and scattered clouds especially around the mountains. We're packed up and checking out of our motel room at 10am. Thankfully as we head away from Mt Cook Village the sun is still shining and we have excellent views of Lake Pukaki and back to Mount Cook. As you'll see from the photos Lake Pukaki is a brilliant blue. This is because it is a gl ... read more
Date: October 26th 2007
Our 2nd last day gives us another day of sunshine and scattered clouds especially around the mountains. We're packed up and checking out of our motel room at 10am. Thankfully as we head away from Mt Cook Village the sun is still shining and we have excellent views of Lake Pukaki and back to Mount Cook. As you'll see from the photos Lake Pukaki is a brilliant blue. This is because it is a gl ... read more
