What goes on in queens, stays in queens Photo 32

What goes on in queens, stays in queens

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December 12th 2009
Well, what an experience!! Queenstown has many a reputation, for either being too commerical, too touristy or a massive bubble of mayhem. Personally I found all of the above to be true. Firstly even flying in is an experience by itself. I should have guessed by the warning given by the pilot to those who have never flown in before of the flight path and terrain we would encounter. Queenstown ... 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