Te Anau Early morning 3

Early Morning Start

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February 22nd 2013
It’s a chilly 40 minute walk from round the lake to the wildlife centre at 7.20am this morning, and in true Kate style I am wearing my flip flops, so quickly loose the feeling in my toes! The view over the lake is stunning however, with the mountains and forest shrouded in mist. I arrive at the wildlife centre where I am helping out with the morning feed for the birds, fish and ducks. I do the ... 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