Sunset over Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

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July 27th 2006
Emma wakes up at 7am and watches the sun come up over Lake Tekapo. It is absolutely stunning - one of the nicest views i have ever seen in my life. The mountains in the background (the southern alps) are all covered in snow and the lake is blue/green aqua clear and gorgeous colours. The mountains seem to rise from the lake. We have some porridge by the side of the road and make our way to the camp ... read more

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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