Queenstown Bay

A Slice of Heaven

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September 21st 2010
I am just starting to get used to my new wonderful alpine environment and it’s already time to leave. But with very tight schedule and pre-booked accommodation, it’s time to leave for Queenstown. I'll surely miss everything about the village - the snowy mountains, forest, friendly people and general ambience in the alpine village. Eventhough I’m not yet ready to leave Mt. Cook, there ... 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