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Wanaka

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July 16th 2015
My time in Wanaka was short and sweet. This beautiful town is so underrated and I cannot even describe the rush I got from just breathing some really fresh air and staring at the incredible mountains (and yes, I could do this from just outside my bedroom if I wanted). I made three really cool friends from the hostel, one from the States, one from Australia and the other from England, and the three ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand

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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