Journey to Akaroa - Our First Sheep!

French Flavour

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May 14th 2007
Today we decided to do a tramway tour of Christchurch known as the 'garden city', viewing the cathedral, river Avon & a few punters. Then on to New Regent Street, which contains Spanish architecture in a quaint street, which is the only example in New Zealand where the houses are built to a single style down the same street. This street is known for its architectural style, cafes and specialist s ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Akaroa

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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