Franz Joseph Glacier Hike

As Cool as Ice on Franz Josef

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September 5th 2008
Day 522 (01.09.08) So we've come to realise that travelling New Zealand in the wintertime has its definite pros and cons. On the plus side we have never had to book any accommodation or activities in advance giving us the flexibility that we love when we're travelling. We also don't have to share our experiences with hordes of other people. The downside though is that the weather can obviously ... 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