Lake Ohau

Aoraki - Ain't No Mountain High Enough

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March 8th 2008
Ha ha. Cheesey I know, but Chris had that song in mind for some reason when we were doing this little entry! So we left Lake Tekapo, and headed South West towards Lake Pukaki. Like Tekapo it shines a beautiful blue colour, especially when the sun shines as much as it did when we were there! After a lovely 45 mins and scenic drive we arrive in Twizel (about 60km south of Mt Cook village) where w ... read more

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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