Franz Joseph from our hostel

New Zealand "Sweet As!"

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January 21st 2006
Kia Ora from not so sunny New Zealand Isn't it meant to be in the middle of summer in New Zealand? Thats what we thought but were unfortunately faced with a wet chilly climate, not that we would let that dampen our moods. We started off with the usual touristy stuff in Auckland and Christchurch (Lots of walking, views and Eating!) before hiring a car for 11 days to tour around the South Island. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Glaciers

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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