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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]
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: Christmas is Queenstown
Date: March 4th 2009
As you can tell from the title, we arrived in Queenstown quite some time ago now, Christmas Eve to be precise. Queenstown is a stunning place in the South of NZ, and due to its natural beauty and the number of activities on offer is a tourist mecca all year round, be it for skiing in winter of sightseeing in summer. One thing it was not however, is 'Christmassy' - Christmas felt more like a day ... read more
Date: March 4th 2009
As you can tell from the title, we arrived in Queenstown quite some time ago now, Christmas Eve to be precise. Queenstown is a stunning place in the South of NZ, and due to its natural beauty and the number of activities on offer is a tourist mecca all year round, be it for skiing in winter of sightseeing in summer. One thing it was not however, is 'Christmassy' - Christmas felt more like a day ... read more
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