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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Rafting
I've been wanting to go rafting for the entire trip – but we missed out Viccy Falls and it was a bit dry throughout the rest of Africa. So I was really looking forward to giving it a go in … Continue reading
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Chilly mornings
We thought that we’d left the snow behind on the South Island – “oh it’s so much warmer on the North Island”, everyone said. Or not! The mountains look amazing covered in snow, but it’s a bit less romantic when … Continue reading
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Snowy walk
We were determined to do a 5 hour walk around Mt Taranaki (which had a starring role in The Last Samurai), but the plan had to be ditched when dear old Bertha (our van) was unable to make it up … Continue reading
Whangamomona
This pioneer town of around 300 people has dwindled to a very sorry 30. Many of the old buildings display plaques telling of their former glory. But this town ain’t dead yet – indeed, it isn’t just a town, it’s … Continue reading
Our very own colossal squid, Brian
The main museum in Wellington is just amazing. We spent two hours there and saw about 5% of it. Just recently some fishermen caught an Antartic Toothfish that was in the process of being eaten by a colossal squid. They … Continue reading
Up, up and away
Last time I (Ben) was here I did pretty much every adventure activity going, but there were a few left that I still wanted to do. One was paragliding. There was the option of a tandem flight (strapped to the … Continue reading
Giving Bertha a complex
100_0286[1] Campervans are EVERYWHERE in NZ, especially in the South island. Most are big, white and expensive like these ones on a site in Wellington. But size isn't everything. It's OK Bertha, you're great. As some of you found our … Continue reading
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Reasons why we love New Zealand part 2:
Following on from my South Island quirkiness post is the town of Bulls on the North Island, a few hours north of Wellington. Most businesses and organisations join in the fun with one of these signs. Even the fire brigade … Continue reading
Snow on snow on snow
After our high-flying experiences in Queenstown, we headed over to the West Coast and to Glacier Country. Unfortunately, the walk to the Fox Glacier terminal face had been closed due to falling rocks. Still, we were grateful for DOC's advice … Continue reading
New Zealand to a T
Mechanical Sheep Being such a “new” country, I feel rural New Zealand doesn't have the heritage and character that European countries have – English villages are steeped in history with pubs, churches and houses often being many hundreds of years … Continue reading
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