The drive to Mt Cook

Happy Campers!

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January 7th 2009
We determined on our first night in Kaikoura that we aren't the best no luxury campers in the world. It's not really a new discovery as I recall us fighting for 2 mattresses each instead of 1 during our camping trip in Africa. But for some reason we were suprised. Firstly that New Zealand can be so hot during the day and so freezing at night! And secondly that the ground is really the most uncomfo ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Lake Tekapo

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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