The Southern Alps

Sunday - Skiing the Southern Alps

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October 12th 2008
So having mostly packed the car the night before we are able to leave Ashley Gorge(camp) by 7:10 for our 2 hr trip to Mount Hutt. It's chilly but the sun is coming up and promises a beautiful day. Our arrival at Mt. Hutt is a surprise because here, you have to drive half way up the mountain before you get to the ski area. It's a gravel road and you guessed it—seemingly straight up. Some days ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Methven

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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