Kayaking on Milford Sound

Milford Sound

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January 7th 2012
We're now near Queenstown after a couple of contrasting days in and around Milford Sound. We arrived into the Milford area a couple of days ago, and stayed in a basic, but fantastic camp spot next to a stream and fields of purple/blue/pink flowers (flora doesn't know what they are called). The sun was out, and we had a lovely evening. The next day we drove into Milford Sound, which is actu ... read more

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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