route to Te Anau

Te Anau and Milford Sound (4.11.12 - 7.11.12)

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November 17th 2012
The drive from Wanaka to Te Anau was via Queenstown, and some of the craziest roads yet. 180* turns down the mountainside with stunning views. After Queenstown it levelled out and was mostly rolling hills and farmland. On arriving at Te Anau we checked into our holiday park before a quick wander around and a BBQ and DVD night. In New Zealand they have a series of walking tracks called the great ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Milford Sound

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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