Views on our hike

Akaroa

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December 19th 2012
Akaroa The morning started cloudy but soon cleared. We decided to go on a walk to the Heritage Park which was on top of the peninsula. It was a steep climb and we climbed and climbed and at each stage we saw more and more beautiful views. We took the walk slowly as it was very warm. The sound of the birds was wonderful and there were an amazing variety of flowers and plants. Some of it was just l ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Akaroa

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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