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March 8th 2009
Friday 6th March - Took the scenic route to Queenstown over the Crown Range pass with its zigzag roads over the pass. Being Friday Queenstown was pretty busy but we managed to get into a site for the night. Saturday 7th March - Sun shining so we went down into town - parked all day in free car park - you never have to pay for parking over here!! Wandered past the rugby field where a national ... read more

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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