Jackson Bay

Bruce Bay, Haast, Lakes Wanaka & Hawea

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March 6th 2009
Wednesday 4th March - On the road to Haast sun shining and the mountains looked amazing - vegetation very lush and lots of tree ferns. At lunchtime came across a stunning beach Bruce Bay - volcanic sand and tree ferns that came down right to the beach. Deserted beach and aquamarine sea - bliss - had a stroll along would have been very easy to stay put! Drove on and next stop was Monro Beach hop ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Haast Pass

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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