Milford Sound

Last few weeks in New Zealand

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March 15th 2009
I know it has been a while since my last update, but somehow it has been difficult to sit down and devote time to be on the computer. My last few weeks in New Zealand have consisted of visiting the wineries on the South Island, kayaking and flying in a helicopter around Milford Sound, meeting up with friends in Christchurch, caving, bouldering, and learning to roll a white water Kayak. After h ... read more

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

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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