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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: All play and no work in Wanaka and Queenstown
Date: July 7th 2009
From Fox Glacier we headed to Wanaka and Queenstown and a week of no cleaning, no beds, only fun. Getting to Wanaka, on my bus at least, involved many unnecessary stops. Out of several, only one actually allowed us to see something worthwhile; a waterfall that was actually pretty cool. Arriving in Wanaka I struggled to the hostel with all my stuff to meet Heleana. There were lots of people in Wan ... read more
Date: July 7th 2009
From Fox Glacier we headed to Wanaka and Queenstown and a week of no cleaning, no beds, only fun. Getting to Wanaka, on my bus at least, involved many unnecessary stops. Out of several, only one actually allowed us to see something worthwhile; a waterfall that was actually pretty cool. Arriving in Wanaka I struggled to the hostel with all my stuff to meet Heleana. There were lots of people in Wan ... read more
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