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Riding The Shotover Jet

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September 5th 2008
Day 525 (4.9.08) Today was Jet boating day - a wedding prezzie from Mary, Nick, Niki and Chris - thanks guys. From Cromwell it was an hour or so drive over to the river so (in true Hayward style) we allowed for a little extra just to make sure. With a fresh snowfall on the hills it was good to have a little extra time to stop and take in some of the breathtaking views along the way. Arrivin ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown

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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