The Waimakariri River

Jet boat New Zealand Wilderness

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November 30th 2005
If you are in Christchurch and do not plan to cross over the Arthur’s Pass you can enjoy the drive out to Sprngfield for a day or part thereof. Take Route 73 east for 60kms. Easy drive plus you may wish to take a return route to One via Methven on Route 77 that is a great drive. This is the Mt. Hutt area where skiing is the big sport. The Springfield area has much to offer. When you stop at t ... 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