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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: The Beautiful South - Queenstown, Milford Sound, Dunedin
Date: September 12th 2006
Back to our amazing campsite for the night where we watched the moonrise over Mount Cook and awoke to another spectacular day as we drove down the coast on our way to Queenstown. With breathtaking postcard scenery at every bend the drive was the most amazing we think we'll ever do. The meandering road brought a new and spectacular vista with every bend. At one point we were worried we wouldn't mak ... read more
Date: September 12th 2006
Back to our amazing campsite for the night where we watched the moonrise over Mount Cook and awoke to another spectacular day as we drove down the coast on our way to Queenstown. With breathtaking postcard scenery at every bend the drive was the most amazing we think we'll ever do. The meandering road brought a new and spectacular vista with every bend. At one point we were worried we wouldn't mak ... read more
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