Lake Te Anau

Snow in November

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November 6th 2008
Wednesday It is the southern hemisphere... and November means warmer weather... Or does it???? We awoke on Wednesday morning in Dunedin to a crisp clear morning. As we stepped out of the hotel to alight the coach we noticed that there was a smattering of snow on the surrounding hills. This was confirmed we were informed that it was a pleasant -5 degrees!!! To confirm that it ... 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