Caves

Day 15

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November 24th 2007
We drove up the rainy west coast (15 feet per year) following switch back after switch back trying to cover ground and make our way to the Arthur's Pass. Our first stop was at the Devil's Punchbowl where we hiked to see a 400 foot waterfall. Next, we headed to Cave Stream that is aptly named as the stream goes through a cave. After a quick look at the oddly shaped boulders at Castle Rock, we co ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Arthur's Pass National Park

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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