Stirring Moss

Doubtful Sound to Christchurch

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February 25th 2011
Sunday 20th – Queenstown again Slow day today after so many early mornings and busy days on the Milford Track. Did a circular walk about town and then went up on the Gondala to the hill above Queenstown. Went on the Luge runs which were great fun even though Julia was less than gung-ho! We discussed the fact that we needed to go on a diet when we return to the UK which put Peter into such a pani ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Te Anau

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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