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You Wanted Mountains? You Got 'Em!

December 12th 2009
Well, here it is. The moment we have all been waiting for. Our most frequently asked question this week since we've been in New Zealand is: "Where are the mountains? Are the mountains pretty? Does it really look like it did in Lord of the Rings?" Up until now, our experience in NZ has consisted of big cities, government offices, and used car lots. Most of our time has been spent filling out ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

New Zealand Flag 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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