The river in through the city and botanical gardens

Hamner Springs then finally, Christchurch

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March 14th 2008
Date visited: 13-16th March We left Golden Bay reluctantly and began our journey south once-more taking us through some previously unseen areas inland which were really quaint and old-Englandy like. The Lewis pass towards Hamner provided more endless scenery. I am sure though that 3 months of this is beginning to take its toll as nowadays we drive through listening to Jefferson Airplane at ful ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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