Christchurch

Last Stop in New Zealand

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August 19th 2006
Christchurch Although queenstown was our last proper stop in New Zealand, our last nights stay was in Christchurch. We really didnt see much of it, as arrived at night and then left in the morning, so wont comment on it other than to say that it seemed a very nice place with the trams passing through the centre. From what ive heard its not the most exciting place to visit though. S ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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