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That's more like it!!!

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August 11th 2006
Well, I'm starting to see some of the appeal of this place. After arriving in the South Island, and still feeling distinctly underwhelmed by Christchurch and Dunedin, I've come to Queenstown. Can't deny that the lakeside setting surrounded by snow capped peaks, is spectacular (though I can't help feeling that I'd be less impressed had I made it to Bariloche....)!! Went up the gondola (cable car ... 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