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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 yea... [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 yea... [read more] Blog: Queenstown
Date: June 29th 2008
After the scenery of the Fiordland we headed north for more fun in Queenstown, activities centre for the whole of New Zealand. Unfortunately, on our first day there it absolutely poured down with rain and we couldn't really do anything! The next day we awoke to much brighter skies, so set off to enjoy everything the town had to offer. Apparently it's essential to do some kid of extreme activit ... read more
Date: June 29th 2008
After the scenery of the Fiordland we headed north for more fun in Queenstown, activities centre for the whole of New Zealand. Unfortunately, on our first day there it absolutely poured down with rain and we couldn't really do anything! The next day we awoke to much brighter skies, so set off to enjoy everything the town had to offer. Apparently it's essential to do some kid of extreme activit ... read more
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