Rob Roy track walk

Weturn to Wanaka

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September 16th 2008
Day 536 (15.09.08) We were able to use Tony's computer at Buscot to catch up on the blog a little during the morning having struggled to find time (or an open internet cafe) over the last few weeks of busy travel. Once we'd got a fair amount sorted we packed up and said goodbye to Tony who'd made us feel so at home during the past few days. We made the drive across the dry but lovely country ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

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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