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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 (Part 3) - Milford to Christchurch
Date: May 8th 2010
Milford Sound So we left Queenstown on a very dreary looking day (Friday April 23rd) to head for Milford Sound where we hoped the weather was better so we could actually see it. Actually a big fiord (as opposed to a sound, don't ask me the difference), Milford Sound is one of NZ's biggest attractions, however most visitors would obviously be there in the peak summer season. It was actual ... read more
Date: May 8th 2010
Milford Sound So we left Queenstown on a very dreary looking day (Friday April 23rd) to head for Milford Sound where we hoped the weather was better so we could actually see it. Actually a big fiord (as opposed to a sound, don't ask me the difference), Milford Sound is one of NZ's biggest attractions, however most visitors would obviously be there in the peak summer season. It was actual ... read more
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