Getting closer to Mt Cook

Day 3: Franz Josef via Mt Hercules

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March 4th 2009
4/3/09 = Day 3: Hari Hari to Franz Josef...the Mt Hercules route + a ride of Borris. Alarm went off at 7:30, but still sleepy. Not suprising really; one of coldest nights sleep ever had (although not as cold as Leeds Festival girls...that was a killer!). Fell asleep straight away at 8:45, but then woke up loads of times cold in night. Really should have paid $10 for duvet. Every time turned ove ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef

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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