Heading up the Skyline Gondola

QN-WF 16/10/11

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October 16th 2011
QN-WF After waking up to a great nights sleep at base backpackers, we headed off to explore the beautiful scenery and exciting things to do around Queenstown. We headed up the famous Skyline gondola and were met with 360 degree views of the city and surrounding lakes. After lunch we set off to the Wakatipu Aero Club to preflight and get a breif from the friendly locals. After briefing ours ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

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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