Franz Josef glacier

Franz Josef

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February 26th 2007
We had a long bus journey along winding mountain roads to get to the small town of Franz Josef, but it was well worth it. We saw some nice scenery along the way too. The reason for us stopping in such a small place was the same as everyone elses - to experience the Franz Josef glacier. There are loads of ways to do this, but we went for the all-day hike. We had an early start and a 2.5km wa ... 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