Waitangi Treaty House - Waitangi (Paihia), New Zealand
The home of British official James Busby at Waitangi, near Paihia, New Zealand was the site of some key events in the history of New Zealand. In 1835, Maori chiefs signed the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand, which positioned themselves as representatives of a New Zealand state.
In 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi was signed here. It is regarded as the founding document of New Zealand, and defined a number of rights for the native Maori. However, Maori and British interpretations of the treaty differed on some key issues. The Maori believed they continued to have the authority to manage their affairs, but the British believed that the treaty gave them sovereignty over New Zealand.
The house was built in the 1830s, making it one of the oldest in New Zealand. Today it is a museum and the site of the annual Waitangi Day national holiday celebration.
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A04A2321 - The Waitangi Treaty House, former home of British official James Busby
A04A2325 - A depiction of Mr. Busby at the table inside the house
A04A2330 - A punchbowl and ladle that once belonged to the Busby family
A04A2358 - A historical plaque that marks the spot where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840
A04A2341 - Te Whare Runanga, a carved meeting house on the property, built for the 1940 centennial celebration of the signing of the treaty
A04A2347 - Maori carving detail at Te Whare Runanga
A04A2357 - Maori carving detail inside Te Whare Runanga
A04A2372 - A waka taua, or war canoe, also built for the 1940 centennial celebration
Exploring Akaroa & The Giant’s House – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 224: Already we have discovered there are so many things to do in Akaroa, but today we are taking it easy to explore New Zealand’s “French” town of Akaroa and see the weird and wacky Giants House!
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After an epic week of doing many wildlife and water activities in Akaroa (just see our Akaroa playlist - ) we are taking the time to explore Akaroa town itself, which is dubbed the French capital of New Zealand.
Our exploration of Akaroa brings us to the Giant’s House in Akaroa – a garden full of mosaic sculptures and water features. It’s the most colourful New Zealand garden you’ll ever see!
After the Akaroa Giants House we venture to the Akaroa Lighthouse. It’s a lighthouse that unusually sits in the middle of the harbour rather than at the end of it.
So what do you think of the New Zealand town of Akaroa? Would you add Akaroa to your New Zealand itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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Hokitika - History and Heritage V2 - West Coast, New Zealand
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To say Hokitika, on the West Coast of New Zealand, has a colourful history and heritage is a bit of an understatement. At the height of the gold rushes in the 1860's it boasted 102 hotels, 84 of these crammed into Revell Street on what was known as the Crooked Mile. Throw in three opera houses and it must have been a rip-roaring place for the Irish, Americans, Chinese, British and Europeans who flocked here.
Fueled by gold fever Hokitika grew at an astonishing rate. A self-guided heritage walk around town takes in the most memorable sites.
History and heritage have now gone high tech and visitors can use augmented reality to view historic images on their mobile phones. Another option is to join one of the Coast's most interesting characters, Premier Richard John Seddon, for a guided tour around Hokitika's heritage hot spots.
The hills and streams surrounding Hokitika still hold gold and you can try your luck panning at the historic goldfields of Ross and Goldsborough. Both are official public fossicking areas and gold pans can be bought cheaply in town.
Before the gold rushes, Maori came to Hokitika in search of pounamu, New Zealand's own precious jade. It was highly prized and used for weapons, tools and personal ornaments.
Nearly half of all immigrants to New Zealand in 1866 came through Hokitika's river port although the constantly changing river bar and heavy surf claimed many with 43 vessels coming to grief. Many were buried at Hokitika's Cemetery. You can wander around the graves, which date back to 1865, to get a feel for how tough life was back then.
It is also a little known fact that Hokitika's airport was the home of New Zealand's first licensed air service, Air Travel (NZ) Ltd, which operated from 1934 until 1947. A replica of a Fox Moth biplane (ZD-ADI) can be found at the airport in memory of those pioneering aviators.
Back to earth, on many of the bush walks near Hokitika, especially in the Goldsborough and Blue Spur areas, you can still see authentic relics from the gold years including water races and tunnels.
If you are interested in the areas logging history try the Mahinapua Walkway which follows an old logging tramway and has fascinating interpretive panels along the way.
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Surrounded by trees and green grass areas, All Stars Inn on Bealey offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Guests at this 5-star hostel can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant or a drink at the bar. All rooms have free unlimited WIFI and panel heating.
2. 39 Meadow Street, Papanui, 8052 Christchurch, New Zealand
Showcasing a barbecue and hot tub, Christchurch TOP 10 Holiday Park is located in Christchurch in the region of Canterbury. Victoria Street is 3.7 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site.
3. 165 Cashel Street, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand
BreakFree on Cashel offers modern accommodation in the centre of Christchurch. It features a self-check in kiosk, open 24 hours, and an on-site café and bar. Guests receive 500MB of free WiFi per day.
4. 45 Roydvale Avenue, 8000 Christchurch, New Zealand
Just 5 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport, Airport Gateway Motor Lodge offers a range of self-contained accommodation. Guests can choose from spacious standard economy rooms, renovated premium economy rooms and luxurious business and first class studios.
5. 550 Memorial Avenue, 8005 Christchurch, New Zealand
Situated just 450 m from Christchurch International Airport, Sudima Hotel offers spacious rooms and a free 24-hour airport shuttle service. Facilities include a restaurant and a bar.
6. 25 Southwark Street, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand
Located in central Christchurch, Southwark Apartments offer modern studios with a kitchenette and a guest lounge with flat-screen satellite TV. Guests enjoy 3GB of free internet access per stay.
7. 166 Gloucester Street, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand
Located in the city centre, the Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch offers chic accommodation with city views and free Wi-Fi in public areas. It is a 10-minute walk from the Christchurch Casino.
8. Cathedral Junction, 113 Worcester Street, 8000 Christchurch, New Zealand
Quest Christchurch Serviced Apartments are centrally located, just a 3-minute walk from Cathedral Square. Continental breakfast and parking are available upon request. Guests received unlimited free WiFi.
9. 456 Papanui Road, Papanui, 8542 Christchurch, New Zealand
Recently refurbished Quality Hotel Elms features free WiFi and easy access to Northlands Mall, which offers 150 shops, 2 supermarkets, a food court and cinemas. This Christchurch, New Zealand hotel is also convenient to Canterbury Museum, Horncastle Arena, Canterbury University and AMI Stadium.
10. 189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christ, Riccarton, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand
Surrounded by 5 acres of peaceful gardens with a private vineyard, Chateau on the Park features a restaurant, bar and fitness center. It is just a 5-minute drive from the center of Christchurch.
11. 42 Papanui Road, Merivale, 8014 Christchurch, New Zealand
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch Casino, The Pavilions Hotel features an outdoor pool, a spa pool and a well-equipped fitness centre. Guests also enjoy a restaurant and a bar. The spacious accommodation each offer free parking and a flat-screen TV.
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Westland Industrial Heritage Park, Hokitika, New Zealand
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Shantytown, L class 508 built 1877, 20 ton.
Shantytown's steam collection has a special and unique place in New Zealand's pioneering history. Different to other rail heritage collections, it reflects locomotives from industrial activity, particularly the type and scale of the native forest bush tramway.
508 - Avonside Engine Company, Bristol, England. Makers # 1206/77 built 1877, 20 ton, 10.5 x 18 inch cylinders, 160lb BP,
36 inch wheels TE 7000 lb.
This L class is one of 10 built by for the New Zealand Railways . Subsequently sold to the Public Works Department in 1901 and renumbered 508, the locomotive worked on various construction projects in the North Island between 1903 and 1931.
In 1946 the 508 was sold to the Portland Cement Co. in Whangarei and kept in service until 1964.
In 1974 it was purchased by the Tauranga Historic Village where it worked for a further 14 years until the demise of the museum. It was then purchased by Shantytown with the assistance of a ‘Lottery – Environment & Heritage’ grant, and after an extensive overhaul returned to work in 2002.
Visit Arrowtown - old gold mining town, New Zealand
Short scenic 20 minutes drive from Queenstown. Arrowtown was Born of Gold in the 1860's and it has change a little since. Arrowtown, New Zealand. Filmed on 20 January 2011.
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Barry Brailsford says his love of the land and the mystery of the past is his birthright. Born in Greymouth, near Te Ake Ake o Poutini, the ancient anchorage of the great navigator Poutini, and nurtured by the wild coastlines and forested mountains of Westland, New Zealand, he knew a childhood where the spirit was free to soar.
He graduated MA (Hons) from Canterbury University, was a member of the NZ Archaeology Association Council and a Principal Lecturer at the Christchurch College of Education.
In 1990 he was awarded an MBE for his contribution to education and Maori scholarship.
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement, New Zealand
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
On the fifth day in Queenstown, we visited the Arrowntown, Arrowtown is just 40 minutes by the bus from Queenstown. We visited the museum, the Chinese settlement village, and walked along the arrowtown river.
Arrowtown is charming and quirky – a delightful gold rush village nestled below the beautiful peaks that surround the sparkling Arrow River.
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The Arrowtown Chinese Settlement is a historic village located in Arrowtown, New Zealand and set up by Chinese people during the Otago Gold Rush of the 1860s. The settlement is sometimes referred to as a village and has been restored and is now a common tourist attraction. It is close to Arrowtown on the banks of Bush Creek which is a tributary of the Arrow River.
Ah Lum is a well known example of the Chinese miners who lived in the area.
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