Mountain Adventures

Wanaka

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December 19th 2007
Are now in Wanaka having finished our overnight cruise of the Doubtful Sound. It was absolutely stunning! I'm sure the pictures we've taken will not do it justice. Talking of pictures, hopefully I am able to add some now - fingers crossed! Seem to have done it. These are couple taken on the trek. must go to bed now so will update tomorrow some of the more recent ones. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

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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