Church of the Good Shepherd

A quick trip around the South Island

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June 23rd 2007
On a potential search for a wedding venue (and for a wee holiday) Caleb and I flew into Christchurch, rented a car, and started our journey. We visited Waipara and Akaroa, and then headed down to Lake Tekapo (where we saw the Church of the Good Shepherd and some amazing scenery) and Mount Cook. We went on a few walks at Mount Cook - up the mountain was the best... ok just kidding we didn't climb ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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