Canterbury Country

Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs

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September 22nd 2013
Geo: -44.0074, 170.483Day 13 &– 21/9Lake Tekapo to Hanmer SpringsIt's another fine day in Mackenzie Country as we hit the road at 8.00am this morning and head to Hanmer Springs. We have decided the take the longer drive instead of breaking the journey and this will now put us one day ahead of our schedule.The countryside is less than inspiring as we leave Lake Tekapo but it so ... read more

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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