Akaroa Harbour

A New Year, A New Place

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January 1st 2012
Geo: -43.806, 172.967Akaroa is a beautiful little town set in the bottom of an ancient volcano, surrounded by hills and views to die for. We decided to come here for New Years and spend a few days walking and checking out the area. We were lucky that my Aunt Chris was on the way there also and that we were able to stay at the house of her friends.We set off after some lunch for the 1.5 hour tri ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Akaroa

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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