Frans Josef Glacier

Frans Josef

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April 3rd 2009
Frans Josef is a small tourist town at the base of a glacier called Frans Josef (funnily enough). I was very excited about my activity booked for today, a heli hike up the glacier! They kitted us out with heavy fur lined boots, waterproof jackets, gloves and hats, split us into groups of 6 and sent us over to the heli pad. I’ve never been in a helicopter before and I was beside myself with ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand

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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