Lake Wanaka

It'll be cold

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July 12th 2008
Especially on the south island. That's what we were told and people know their stuff. But with winter come bargains and we picked up a campervan deal in Christchurch for about a third of it's peak season price. Van in hand and wearing our new coats we made our way to the airport to pick up Pascal then decided on where to go. There were two places under consideration, Hanmer Springs for som ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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