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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: Milford Sound Cruise
Date: October 30th 2006
Boarded the boat at 8.55am after crawling out of our "beds", board of wood in my case, however the gusting winds and fantastic scenery soon woke us up. Because we had a clear day we could totally appreciate Mitre Peak [known by the Mauri which roughly translates to upward peak of manhood!]. We also saw the three main waterfalls of Milford Sound, which were roaring over the mountains due to the r ... read more
Date: October 30th 2006
Boarded the boat at 8.55am after crawling out of our "beds", board of wood in my case, however the gusting winds and fantastic scenery soon woke us up. Because we had a clear day we could totally appreciate Mitre Peak [known by the Mauri which roughly translates to upward peak of manhood!]. We also saw the three main waterfalls of Milford Sound, which were roaring over the mountains due to the r ... read more
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