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From: Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Fiordland National Park » Milford Sound
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: There be snow on those mountains!!
Date: February 15th 2008
We can see snow on the mountains and the nights are getting colder. Have resorted to sleeping in the car on a few occassions and have found it to be kinder to our joints as well as being warmer.... Sandflies are still a major problem and we look forward to leaving them behind. The views have been amazing. Hopefully our photos do them justice. We did try to find a hotel when we ... read more
Date: February 15th 2008
We can see snow on the mountains and the nights are getting colder. Have resorted to sleeping in the car on a few occassions and have found it to be kinder to our joints as well as being warmer.... Sandflies are still a major problem and we look forward to leaving them behind. The views have been amazing. Hopefully our photos do them justice. We did try to find a hotel when we ... read more
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