Lake Wanaka from the cycle track

Lake Wanaka and Queenstown

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February 1st 2010
Hi I have a a really chilled out time in a beautiful little town called Wanaka, it is a thriving ski resort in winter but during the summer it is pretty laid back. I hit the jackpot with the hostel here, hot tub in the back garden with a helpyourself herb and salad garden too! Again the scenery here is awsome, stunning lakes and mountains!! Moved on to Queenstown, a real party town and another ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown

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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