Hanging Bridge across the Hollyford River

Day 223-225: Lake Gunn to Queenstown, New Zealand

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September 9th 2009
Sunday, September 6th We didn't die of cold during the night so we woke to a brisk morning by the lake. It was overcast plus the sun was still hiding behind the mountain range. After breakfast we drove in the direction of Milford Sound, hoping to find the road had been opened. We weren't too disappointed to find it still closed because the weather didn't look too promising. We’ll definitely com ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown

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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