New Zealand

After Ice 2009 New Zealand Trip

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June 17th 2009
This year after my time on the ice, I decided to spend three weeks traveling around the South Island of New Zealand. To accomplish this feet, I traveled with Stray tours on what is called The Ron Pass. They took care of the driving, and I relaxed! Stray tours operate a hop-on hop-off NZ backpacker bus service that goes well off the beaten track for local culture and alternative activities. As yo ... 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