on top of Fox Glacier

January 26th 2010
We left Wanaka headed for the glaciers via Haast pass - one of the most incredible scenic routes in NZ. We were expecting proper hairy driving but actually it was fine, as always - nice wide roads and a 25/35/55/65km/h warning before each bend - a fantastic idea so that you can gauge the turn. Apart from our customary mid-morning 'trim latte' stop (there is no semi skimmed here just full fat and ' ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Fox Glacier

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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LozandDaz

Lozndaz

We've been planning to do this trip for years but somehow never got around to it until now... We've spent hours planning and researching, Daz reading all the guide books and Loz trawling the net... We've saved up our holiday for a whole month off work...We've booked 20 campsites, 4 flights, 4 hotels, a ferry and a 'Jucy Cruiza' campervan... and we're off to New Zealand, Tokyo and Hong Kong on the biggest trip of our lives!!! The netbook is coming with us so we thought what better way to keep in touch with family and friends and remind ourselves of the best bits o... full info

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