Milford Road

Better than the view on the M25

December 10th 2009
On a closer inspection of Queenstown we both decided it was a great place. The area was first settled in 1860, but the peace of the area was broken in 1862 when gold was discovered in the Shotover River. As to be expected, thousands of people then converged on the area in search of wealth. The Shotover River was the second highest gold bearing river in history second only to the Klondike River ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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

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Round the World Wanderings

Chris and Lisa

Hi All. Fed up with working all the hours only for the taxman to take most of it away so we have decided to do what we have always dreamed about and take off round the world. We are currently planning our trip and have been inspired by all the great bloggs on here, thanks. We are looking to leave in Sept 2009 and travel first to the USA. I have visited many times but mainly for work, now is the time to see it for real. Then onto New Zealand to meet family, some for the first time, and see that beautiful country. Next Australia to catch up with some 'old' friends - Diane and Richard ... full info

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