Franz Josef from on the glacier

New Zealand

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April 21st 2006
Despite all of the Lord of the Rings hype about the beauty of New Zealand scenery, I have to say to say that I still was unprepared for the reality - it is an amazing place to visit, and the natual beauty on south island is particularly fantastic, even from the moment that you arrive through the Sounds on the ferry from Wellington!! We have had almost 4 weeks in New Zealand, and have had a grea ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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