Falling Leaves

Wanaka

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March 10th 2009
Friday, March 6th It rained most of the night. gentle but steady. Up fairly early I had contacted another Trip Advisor, Wanaka Lakes, and at her invitation have modified my plans to stay in the Wanaka area for the day. First I had a NZ breakfast of fried eggs, toast and bacon. (I know I said I wasn’t going to talk about what I ate but I just can’t help myself when I tell my friend Avner that ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

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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