New Zealand – Wanaka – 11th/12th Dec

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It was quite a drive from Franz Josef to Wanaka so we broke up the journey with an overnight stop at the DOC campground located …

New Zealand – Kaikoura / Christchurch – 1st Jan

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The first of January 2012! Happy New Year to all who read our blog, we really appreciate you! We didn’t start our new year with …

New Zealand – Franz Josef Skydive – 10th Dec

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When we woke up the sky was clear and we could see across to the glaciers and mountains. We knew it!! Today would be our …

New Zealand – Franz Josef / Fox Glacier & Gillespie’s Beach – 9th Dec

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We were at the skydive office in Franz Josef nice and early only to receive the information that we wouldn’t be skydiving that morning!! We …

New Zealand – Punakaiki Pancake Rocks / Okarito – 8th Dec

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The following morning we revisited the pancake rocks to see if the high tide was making more of a blowing impression but it was not …

New Zealand – Tauraunga Bay / Punakaiki – 7th Dec

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We started out early and drove to Westport to have our breakfast as there were less sand flies and a supermarket for us to stock …

New Zealand – Abel Tasman / Takaka – 5th/6th Dec

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The skydive was off once again! We found this out bright and early and decided we would hang around for the morning to see if …

New Zealand – Motueka / Nelson – 3rd/4th Dec

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We struggled to find a place to camp the night before on our way over to the Nelson region from Blenheim, so we opted for …

New Zealand – Marlborough Sounds – 30th Nov/2nd Dec

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This was to be 3 days of sheer relaxation and fun with Vic and Dave. Starting early we all piled into “Po” along with bedding, …

New Zealand – Wellington – 27th/28th November

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As we had previously booked our north island to south ferry online we were getting short on time and wanted to explore Wellington before leaving. …

New Zealand – Napier / Tongariro Alpine Crossing – 26th/27th November

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After a spot of skyping home from Hastings and a drive out to some of the beaches south of Napier at midday we got in …

New Zealand – Napier – 25th November

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For the first time in New Zealand we decided to spend two nights in the same location/campsite. Not far from Napier is Eskdale Park a …