Christchurch

Tuesday 3rd - Wednesday 4th February 2009

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February 4th 2009
Hello! Arrived in New Zealand safely but shattered! Staying at the Base hostel in Christchurch, slept for a full 12 hours (even Libby did!!!!) this travelling lark is tiring! Not much to do here so we've just spent the past 2 days chilling out, lots of walking, reading and window shopping! Start the Kiwi Experience tomorrow (5th) get picked up at 7.15am, really looking forward to it! Not muc ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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