A last look at Queenstown

From Queenstown to Christchurch

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May 8th 2010
Geo: -43.5316, 172.637It's 8th May and time for us to wave goodbye to Queenstown. Somewhat annoyingly, Queenstown was bathed in glorious autumnal sunshine today. The town did look marvellous and it was a bit sad having to leave so soon. The schedule was so tight that we didn't even have time to enjoy all the facilities on offer at the hotel, such as the spa. We were rather early for ... 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