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Day 85

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January 24th 2011
Milford Sound trip. Probably the day I had been looking forward to more than any other, possibly apart from Challenge Wanaka day! I set an alarm to be sure to be awake, but was awake, as seems to be the case when we camp, nice and early. Up and showered before having some breakfast and heading to reception to get the mini coach at 8:20. I say mini coach, think maxi transit type thingy, 17 seats, a ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Milford Sound

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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