by the monument

Wanaka

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March 25th 2008
Two nights in the Yha in Wanaka, beside the lake. I think this might be the last lake, on to glaciers today!! I went for a walk with a view yesterday - had to do it twice as I left George's walking stick at the top and had to go back - luckily I remembered befro too long!! Alex went to the cinema, where he found unusual seating arrangements - see photo. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Mount Aspiring 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