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Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By clare-tamea | Views [350]
We arrived in Auckland on the 3rd Jan, still buzzing from the Sydney fireworks. Auckland for us was a bit of a disappointing start to New Zealand. sure, it has the Sky Tower where you can walk round a little platform 200metres high, but it was so expensive ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By taylortreks | Photo Gallery
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Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By taylortreks | Views [152]
It was another sunny day, so we drove up to Wanaka to visit LOTR sites. On our way, we stopped at three roadside lookouts around Cromwell, as well as taking in the sights from one of the many wineries. The area around Cromwell was first known for its ... Read more >
Fri, 3 Jan 2014 | By jn1613 | Views [376]
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It's been so long since I've written in this that I feel compelled to write something. I'm sorry to all of those following me that I haven't written sooner, but these last few weeks have been crazy, as I'm sure they have been for many ... Read more >
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 | By taylortreks | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 | By taylortreks | Views [246]
The sun came out as forecast and we left reasonably early to explore Lord of the Ring (LOTR) sites associated with The Riders of Rohan near Poolburn Dam. First, we took panoramic photos of the rocky terrain surrounding Omakau. (This new terrain is fascinating ... Read more >
Sat, 28 Dec 2013 | By taylortreks | Photo Gallery
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Sat, 28 Dec 2013 | By taylortreks | Views [221]
On Saturday (28 Dec), we drove through alpine country on our way from Methven (near Christchurch) down to Omakau. The road was winding through rolling hills from Geraldine to Fairlie, then it widened out into high meadows. There were impressive lake ... Read more >
Tue, 24 Dec 2013 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [828]
X marks the spot where I will be when I get my present. What present is that I hear you say? My new granddaughter! What? she couldn't wait!
It's official, I am a Nanma for the third time. Due on the 26th December Georgia Johnson was born a week early ... Read more >
Mon, 23 Dec 2013 | By taylortreks | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 23 Dec 2013 | By taylortreks | Views [209]
We decided to make the most of one the few sunny days in December with an outing into Christchurch. Our route took us through Rakaia, where we saw the sculpture for Salmon World (which reminded us of the leaping trout statue in Taupo) and a couple of ... Read more >
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 | By jn1613 | Views [511]
319 Busby Road :) 12/15 The simplest way I can think to describe my two weeks spent with Rex, Jo and fellow WWOOFer Blake would be that it seems I lived lifetimes of experience in the period of fourteen days. Most of what happened here cannot be put ... Read more >
Mon, 16 Dec 2013 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [709]
I find I am saying less, and yes I talk a lot. I can't really remember what it's like overseas but here in NZ if you say something about yourself instead of listening the other person will usually come back with a statement about themselves. Example:... Read more >
Thu, 12 Dec 2013 | By taylortreks | Photo Gallery
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Thu, 12 Dec 2013 | By taylortreks | Views [227]
On our way out from Akaroa, we stopped by Barry's Bay Cheese to restock our cheddar cheese. We also stopped at the Hilltop Tavern to take a panoramic photo of Akaroa – we REALLY didn't want to leave. Our next stop was in Little River. The craft ... Read more >
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