Beautiful lakes

Queenstown

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September 30th 2007
My next stop was Queenstown, and what a fantastic place it is! Surrounded by beautiful snowcapped mountains which means that I can go skiing - yipeee! Went Skiing at The Remarkables which was so much fun and I must say three days was enough for me as its really quite tiring plus the ski boots really ache your feet and shins! Got a really cheap deal though so much cheaper than Europe and I also ... 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