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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: Day 27 - Canyon Swing
Date: December 3rd 2006
We spent the morning relaxing at 12 mile delta, next to lake Wakatipu. It was warm and sunny again. In the afternoon it was time for one thing; something we were both nervous about: The Canyon Swing. This is the World's highest swing at 109 metres above the ground, including a 60 meters of free fall as you jump (or step) off ledge. We'd opted for this instead of a bungee jump - as we thought it ... read more
Date: December 3rd 2006
We spent the morning relaxing at 12 mile delta, next to lake Wakatipu. It was warm and sunny again. In the afternoon it was time for one thing; something we were both nervous about: The Canyon Swing. This is the World's highest swing at 109 metres above the ground, including a 60 meters of free fall as you jump (or step) off ledge. We'd opted for this instead of a bungee jump - as we thought it ... read more
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