Reflections in Lake Mathieson

Day 21 Tuesday

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November 24th 2010
Day 21 Tuesday Got up at the crack of dawn for the bird walk, it had been a really cold, clear night so a glorious morning. Saw a fantail, chaffinch, thrush, magpie and a bell bird – impressed aren’t you? Walked through the woods used as ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film. Back on the road again, these few days with just 1 night stop-overs are quite tiring but there is so much to see. Stopped ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Fox Glacier

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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