The Mountains

Wanaka

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December 1st 2006
There can't be many places as visually beautiful as the setting for the town of Wanaka. Perched on its namesake lake amidst snow capped mountains and crystal clear waters this place is a real world class stop off on route to Queenstown. It's so good we stayed for four nights, assisted in our decision by our hotel accomadation that we get for only $60 a night (that's about 20 Quid) instead of th ... 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