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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: New Zealand: Wanaka
Date: September 14th 2009
With me only having very little experience of skiing and Jacob none, we were both keen to get stuck in to a blanket of snow so headed to Wanaka, Oueenstown's junior sibling. Wanaka, an activity filled town but quieter than pumpin' Queenstown is wedged between awesome rolling hills and cliffs of the Mt Aspiring region. After a night in a few of the towns local watering holes we woke early and d ... read more
Date: September 14th 2009
With me only having very little experience of skiing and Jacob none, we were both keen to get stuck in to a blanket of snow so headed to Wanaka, Oueenstown's junior sibling. Wanaka, an activity filled town but quieter than pumpin' Queenstown is wedged between awesome rolling hills and cliffs of the Mt Aspiring region. After a night in a few of the towns local watering holes we woke early and d ... read more
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