Red Bus

Christchurch

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December 21st 2012
Akaroa to Christchurch to Kimber We left early on a very warm morning and made good progress (even avoiding a small hedgehog who decided to cross the road) towards Christchurch arriving at around 10.15. Managed to catch a tour bus of the city, this was an old 1960 Routemaster from London, a classic red double decker which reminded us of our childhood. The guy commentating on the effect of the ear ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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