Wellington

Cross-country, New Zealand

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September 22nd 2005
At some stage, I was wondering whether to add this trip here because I worried that I could recall some unhappy memories during the trip. Now, I decide that I should not omit this. For it would not be wise for one to forget the past. Nevertheless, the scenery in New Zealand is beautiful and it seems it will be a pity if I am not to post and share the pictures from my trip. My route in NZ was: ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown

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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