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Scenic walk along the shoreline  
   

Scenic walk along the shoreline

The Fiords of New Zealand

November 16th 2008
Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound Early explorers incorrectly named the fiords in this area "Sounds." They are actually "Fiords" that were gouged out by glaciers and flooded by the sea when the glaciers later receded. Milford Sound is regarded as one of the scenic wonders of the world, and not to be missed during a visit to New Zealand. But many Kiwis regard Doubtful Sound as even ... read more
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New Zealand Flag 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
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