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New Zealand  Flag 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: Fox Glacier & Franz Josef Glacier
Date: June 16th 2008

Panoramic View: At The Top Of Fox Glacier

Walk To The Franz Josef Terminal Face

It was raining when we woke up at our campsite at Franz Josef. The whole area was grey and shrouded in fog so we wondered what kind of effect this would have on our plans as we hoped to do some walking today. After the usual breakfast, dishes and cleaning up, we headed down the road to the visitor ... read more


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