Jet Boat!

February 3rd 2009
Collected from the hotel at 7.45am for an hours drive across the Canterbury Plains to Springfield Station where we boarded the Tranzalpine Train. The train travels across the southern alps - ultimate destination is Greymouth on the West Coast. However - we disembarked at Arthurs Pass (after approximately 1.5hrs of travelling) - which is the highest station on the route. The views are breathta ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Arthur's Pass National Park

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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Lady Lana

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Thirty-something english woman, taking a trip of a lifetime exploring the New Zealand isles with her long suffering mother... A whole month touring first the South, then the North island. An opportunity to see the sights, marvel at the unique countryside and immerse into the NZ culture! This blog should help to keep family, friends (- and in particular Dad / Husband who is left behind cat-sitting) informed of our travels. Photo's will be shared and progress of our journey and experiences left for you to read (and weep with envy) over at your leisure.... There is only one question - is ... full info

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