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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: Conquering a giant ice block... our time at Franz Josef.
Date: January 26th 2008
After Lake Mahinapua and the "legendary" poo pub party, we were off to Franz Josef to take on a glacier. The town of Franz Josef is very quaint with quite expensive restaurants. We were very excited for our big day on the ice. Holly booked herself for the amazing, incredible, and stunning heli-hike where you go to a higher point on the glacier in a helicopter with spectacular views, hike around ... read more
Date: January 26th 2008
After Lake Mahinapua and the "legendary" poo pub party, we were off to Franz Josef to take on a glacier. The town of Franz Josef is very quaint with quite expensive restaurants. We were very excited for our big day on the ice. Holly booked herself for the amazing, incredible, and stunning heli-hike where you go to a higher point on the glacier in a helicopter with spectacular views, hike around ... read more
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