Lakes next to the volcano

New Zealand

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December 29th 2007
Far too much to report! Will try and keep it brief! Had a cool time in Raglan over xmas, was a bit wierd though. Unfortunately didn't get to go surfing as the waves decided to disappear altogether so no joy! It was raining but still warm and had a lovely xmas dinner, sitting looking out over the forest. Wasn't feeling too great on boxing day so didn't bother doing any of the activities but ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

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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