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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: Mt. Cook, Rangitata, Kaikoura and Christchurch
Date: February 2nd 2012
After the crazyness of Queenstown it was nice to take a scenic drive to Mt. Cook, NZ's highest mountain. The way there was cloudy so we couldn't exactly see Mt. Cook from the town, but there were tons of other mountains to enjoy the view. The weather was windy and cloudy so our activities were cancelled (glacier walk and stargazing), but we did hike up a small hill to see some glaciers and ... read more
Date: February 2nd 2012
After the crazyness of Queenstown it was nice to take a scenic drive to Mt. Cook, NZ's highest mountain. The way there was cloudy so we couldn't exactly see Mt. Cook from the town, but there were tons of other mountains to enjoy the view. The weather was windy and cloudy so our activities were cancelled (glacier walk and stargazing), but we did hike up a small hill to see some glaciers and ... read more
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