New Zealand

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   Auckland & Waitomo

   Auckland, New Zealand | Nov 24 '06 | Reviews: 0

   We'd been planning to meet up with David's mum in New Zealand halfway through our trip and it was hard to believe the time had come. It was fantast... Continue reading »

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   Rotorua & Hawkes Bay

   Rotorua, New Zealand | Nov 25 '06 | Reviews: 0

   The last time Michelle was in Rotorua it was really busy, this time it was much quieter so we realised we were here before the summer crowds i... Continue reading »

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   Wellington

   Wellington, New Zealand | Nov 28 '06 | Reviews: 0

   The 'windy city' certainly lived up to its name when we arrived it was raining and blowing a gale for the first night. We stayed in a YHA... Continue reading »

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   Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman & Punakaika

   Nelson, New Zealand | Nov 30 '06 | Reviews: 0

   We picnic breakfasted on the ferry crossing to the South Island and on arriving in Piction drove along a lovely scenic route past the Marlborough S... Continue reading »

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   Glacier Country

   Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand | Dec 03 '06 | Reviews: 0

   We stopped off at Franz Joseph to walk to the glacier face and then headed down to Fox Glacier 30 minutes further south. Michelle took a walk... Continue reading »

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   Queenstown & Surrounds

   Queenstown, New Zealand | Dec 04 '06 | Reviews: 0

   Alot is said about the adrenalin capital of New Zealand but its also a stunning place with a beautiful blue lake & a snowcapped mountain backdrop... Continue reading »

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   The Milford Road and Milford Sound

   Milford Sound, New Zealand | Dec 07 '06 | Reviews: 0

   It was a long journey but to see it for the first time is well worth the effort.  Booking a boat cruise in the afternoon left us plenty of time t... Continue reading »

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   Lakes Wanaka & Tekapo

   Wanaka, New Zealand | Dec 08 '06 | Reviews: 0

   A chance for Michelle to revisit this favourite spot of hers and even stay at the same hostel as she did 8 years ago.  Not much to say except... Continue reading »

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   Christchurch & surrounds

   Christchurch, New Zealand | Dec 10 '06 | Reviews: 0

   Sadly Bette's last stop in New Zealand. We stayed one night in Christchurch then headed to Akoroa, the biggest town on the Banks Peninsula.

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    Last week in New Zealand inc Mt Cook

    Mount Cook, New Zealand | Dec 12 '06 | Reviews: 0

    With one week left in New Zealand we decided first to head over to Mount Cook and explore the area. On the way we went to Lake Tekapo and Michelle... Continue reading »

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