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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: Wanaka
Date: November 4th 2007
We have spent 2 lovely days at Wanaka. we had an amazing drive from Franz Josef, past the Fox Glacier which I think was even more impressive than Franz.... and then on through Haas past the lakes to Wanaka. Wanaka is Lovely, very quiet, but I think that may be the time of year, as in Summer the tourists can outnumber the locals 4 to 1..... The town is nestled in a valley that was carved out by ... read more
Date: November 4th 2007
We have spent 2 lovely days at Wanaka. we had an amazing drive from Franz Josef, past the Fox Glacier which I think was even more impressive than Franz.... and then on through Haas past the lakes to Wanaka. Wanaka is Lovely, very quiet, but I think that may be the time of year, as in Summer the tourists can outnumber the locals 4 to 1..... The town is nestled in a valley that was carved out by ... read more
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