Memorial Rotunda

Around Christchurch

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February 28th 2007
Hope all is well! Heading out on a long camping trip this weekend and figured I would upload the last of my current pictures. These pictures are from Christchurch and its surroundings. Christchurch is a nice little town. Camping on Mt. Cook Thursday and Friday; at Fox Glacier Holiday Park on Saturday; and at Arthur's Pass on Sunday. Roughly 18 hours on the road. Should have some great pi ... 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