Richard cools off in Scott Creek

Chill out in Glenorchy

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December 19th 2010
Day 22 Queenstown gondola was first on the agenda as the sun was shining and it was a chance to see the area from 740m above sea level. Great views down onto the town and the lake and up the two valleys that met at Queenstown. The gondola took us 470m higher than lake side. It was possible to walk up to the top but the prospect seemed daunting. The bungy jump right under the viewing platform wa ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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