The edge of Fox Glacier

South Island - Wanaka, Fox Glacier, West Coast and Abel Tasman NP

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August 24th 2011
After Queenstown, we made our way to Wanaka. There was stunning valley views as we made our way from the south of the region. The area is full of activities but it is a lot quieter than adrenaline pumped Queenstown. While we were here we stayed in Albert Town at a campsite and visited Puzzling World which was great fun. It started out as just a maze in 1973 by Stuart Landsborough and his wife ... 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