Big Water Cascade Round 2

Hell and High Water - A few interesting weeks on the Shotty

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January 13th 2009
It has been a very interesting few weeks on the Shotover River. As you all know the river levels have been higher than usual this season. This is definitely a good thing, as most of the rapids are far larger and more exciting than at low water, not to mention a quicker trip. Many people get the impression that more water means less rapids, due to the rocks creating them being much further unde ... 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