Jewel in the mountains

Queenstown & Tramping in the New Zealand Bush

October 2nd 2014
October 2 - In the morning we said goodbye to Chris and Lesley, and took a tour of Queenstown before heading off for our first ‘official tramp’ in the New Zealand bush. Now, in Canada where I’m from, a ‘tramp’ is a word not much used nowadays. But, when I was growing up, a tramp was a hobo or a bum or someone down on their luck. Here, a tramp is a trek or a hike. Before reaching this ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown

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

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Michele & David Buher

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17th October 2014

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Tara Cloud

A jewel indeed!
These photos are just as I imagined the South Island to be. What fine hiking trails, and I love that bridge! I've a writer friend who wants to help preserve stories, so I sent her your APH connection. Thanks for that.

17th October 2014

Two of Us
Michele & David Buher

You should to go there!
The South Island is magnificent and you should to go there! It's a place that needs to be experienced! APH is a great organization, so glad you've let your friend know about it.

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