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Peculiar Punakaiki & Pancake Rocks
The drive to Punakaiki was looking grim. The skies were black and the condensation fogged the windows so it was hard to admire the sights from the window even. However, the rain turned to a spray, then...
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My Face Is Numb: Trekking Franz Josef Glacier
This morning we were absolutely thrilled to pull back the curtains and see sunshine and blue skies fighting their way through the clouds! This meant that we would be able to take a helicopter up to...
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Lake Matheson – Mirror Reflections
It was an early start to the day as we walked the trail to Lake Matheson. It is known for its amazing and picturesque mirror reflections. The water looked like crystal clear glass and was completely...
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Welcome to Lake Wanaka
Driving into Queenstown is utterly gorgeous. We drove all along Lake Wanaka and the weather was sunny and beautiful. The water was deep blue and still with massive mountains all around. There were so...
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The Adrenaline is Pumping in Queenstown – My Bungy & Skydive
I knew that if I came to New Zealand I had to bungy jump, as Queenstown is the adventure/adrenaline capital of the world, and also where bungy jumping all began! However, the thought of jumping off a...
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Queenstown – Hiking in the Mountains & Devouring Fergburger
As a reward for our skydive, we ate lunch at the very famous Fergburger! We were expecting to have to wait in a pretty long line because we always saw one rounding the corner. . . but right when we...
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Doubtful Sound – The Wettest Place on Earth
Traveling by boat across Lake Manapouri, we arrived in Fiordland National Park. We then boarded another boat that cruised us through the stunningly rugged Doubtful Sound. It was so majestic cruising...
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Cycling the Otago Rail Trail – Beautiful Countryside and Oh, So Many Sheep
Central Otago is in the South of the South island, where it is much more flat with a nice country feel. Some open roads were dark and brooding while others were bright and sun kissed. The sun was nice...
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Mysterious Moeraki Boulders
On our way back to Christchurch we had a lovely stop at the Moeraki Boulders, situated on a beach on the Eastern shore of the South island. Since the tide was low enough we were able to see them...
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Sweet As! Ultimate Packing List for New Zealand
My boyfriend is obsessed with the outdoors, clothing with a purpose, and most of all, gear. He has an army and policing background and is an absolute pro in anything and everything from packing,...
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