Skydive - Franz Josef - Fox Glacier

New Zealand - South Island - West Coast

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August 27th 2007
Our first stop was the Nelson Lakes National Park where we went for a walk alongside Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by snow capped mountains. After a BBQ sausage by the lake, we drove to Murchison for lunch. We continued through the very scenic Buller Gorge and arrived in Westport at 4pm where we watched an exciting last 15 minutes of the local rugby game. Then we walked around the small town and bou ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » West Coast

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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