Arthur's Pass

driving lots and falling from planes

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April 26th 2008
Ah finally some stuff to talk about! I've had my first really busy, and quite expensive week, ending in one of the things i've been dieing to do in NZ - skydiving. That was pretty much the most exciting bit for me so sorry if i rush head to that... Basically our trip was a huge road trip up from dunedin (south east of the south island), through 'Arthurs Pass' up to Abel Tasman (tip of the sou ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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