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Campervan Trip around NZ

In and around New Zealand

3 Williams, 1 Bazzarelli, 2 Islands, 1 month in 1 nice cozy campervan!

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler ClanWilliams

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    Hanmer Springs

    Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | Nov 24 '06 | Reviews: 0
    We crossed to the west coast via the Lewis Pass, over the fertile Canterbury plains and across the mountains. We stopped at a little town called Hanme... Continue reading »
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    West Coast

    New Zealand | Nov 25 '06 | Reviews: 0

    Once you reach the western side the vegetation changes completely, arid rolling landscape gives way to lush dense forest. The mountains act as a ba... Continue reading »

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    Abel Tasman N.P.

    Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand | Nov 28 '06 | Reviews: 0

    We arrived yesterday at Kaiteriteri, a gorgeous bay on the fringes of the Able Tasman National Park, emerald green waters ….I guess the photo speak... Continue reading »

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    Nelson

    Nelson, New Zealand | Nov 29 '06 | Reviews: 0

    Had a lie-in today which was nice – it’s amazing how the simple things in life are more appreciated when you’re camping (yummy – warm toast with bo... Continue reading »

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    Marlborough and Picton

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

    That makes me want to note that a lot of the landscapes I’ve seen in NZ is similar to that in Scotland only bigger and hence more dramatic. We fina... Continue reading »

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    Blenheim

    Blenheim, New Zealand | Dec 02 '06 | Reviews: 0

    This past week we’ve had a brilliant time. We went to Blenheim, just south of Picton and tasted some delicious white wines from the Marlborough Reg... Continue reading »

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    Wellington

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

    We crossed over from Picton to the North Island on the Ferry (enormous beast that swayed nicely across the waves of the Cook Strait) to Wellington.... Continue reading »

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    Tongariro National Park

    Tongariro National Park, New Zealand | Dec 06 '06 | Reviews: 0

    Next we drove up the Kapiti Coast towards Tongariro National Park. The road follows the ocean for a while and then turns inland past rolling green... Continue reading »

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    Taranaki

    New Zealand | Dec 08 '06 | Reviews: 0

    Today we are in Hawera, in Taranaki, spending a couple of nights with Evan’s friend Andy. We had a lovely bbq last night, braving the wind and the... Continue reading »

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    Lake Taupo

    Lake Taupo, New Zealand | Dec 09 '06 | Reviews: 0

    On Sunday we drove about 250kms to the shores of Lake Taupo, pretty much bang in the centre of the North Island. We arrived really late to a lovely... Continue reading »

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    Rotorua

    Rotorua, New Zealand | Dec 13 '06 | Reviews: 0

    I find myself having to look over the map to retrace our steps and actually remember in what order we did things, but that could have nothing to do... Continue reading »

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    Coromandel Peninsula

    Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand | Dec 14 '06 | Reviews: 0

    We went to the place Megan had memorized from some leaflets she had seen in Scotland, Cathedral Cove, Mercury Bay. The eastern side of the Coromand... Continue reading »

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    Northland

    Northland, New Zealand | Dec 17 '06 | Reviews: 0

    Talking about setting roots……

    We drove past Auckland towards Northland. This whole area on the western side is pretty much rolling hills and... Continue reading »

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    Bay Of Islands

    Bay of Islands, New Zealand | Dec 18 '06 | Reviews: 0

    We crossed over from West coast to East towards Paihia and Waitangi, where the famous Treaty of Waitangi was signed. It was basically a treaty sign... Continue reading »

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    Auckland

    Auckland, New Zealand | Dec 21 '06 | Reviews: 0

    It took as longer than expected to arrive in Auckland and we arrived at Belinda and Dirk’s house after lunch. I was so excited I was an even worse... Continue reading »

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Al and Cazz Neumann avatar Al and Cazz Neumann on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 06:14AM said
Hey Ev, Jess, Megan and Luca!! Great blog site guys, it looks like you are all having a brilliant time in Lovely NZ. Keep the news flowing! Well done on the job Ev, can't believe you are all so sorted already - muchos impressed we are. Enjoy the rest of your travels, and have a superb Christmas - we're thinking of you jealously from a cold and windy Newcastle! Seems like you guys left just a few months too soon, first Argentina beat the Pomms, then the Bokke did the same a few weeks later - both at Twickers! Eissh, I'nm sure you dont give a monkeys about that really - so I'll sign off for now - look after yourselves and enjoy the magic! Al and Cazz
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the Merson s avatar the Merson s on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 06:14AM said
Hi Everyone, It is so lovely to hear about your travels and see some of your georgeous pictures. We are very impressed at your writing and it certainly beats a postcard. Daisy say a big 'Hi' to Megan, she misses her very much and is pestering us about getting over to NZ although this is a bit of a far off plan as we are expecting our 3rd baby in June!!!!!. Congratulations on the job Evan, hope that you enjoy it and hope that all your stuff arrives in time. Until then we look forward to more tales of your journey, and we will be in touch soon. Hope that you continue to have a great trip. Love Ray, Monica, Daisy and Harris
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Williams family avatar Williams family on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 06:14AM said
Hi guys, Your family here!! Wow guys, this is so awesome, I can't believe what you are capable of! Jess, we are awaiting a copy of the first book you are going to have to write because we all think you have such a flair for the 'written word'!! Ev, congrats on the job! Did we ever doubt the golden child would have any difficulties?? No we did not! Hope you are being the patient driver we know you are!! ha-ha Megs, we miss you so much but you are getting prettier with every passing day, if the photos are anything to go by! Lucie, we wany some cute shots of that gorgeous bum of yours!! Love you guys so much! Kepp up the journals,next time we read it, mom's making popcorn, cause this is so entertaining!!! Love and kisses. Us
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Ginnie avatar Ginnie on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 06:14AM said
Hi Clan Williams, It's so great to read your news and about your travels. And Im so happy that I can picture you in those places having some of them myself. NZ is great, have been looking at the pictures we took and still can't believe how beautiful it is. So are so lucky! Glad that you are enjoying your trip. Evan, congratulations on the job. Lots of love Ginnie xxx PS Jess, all is great in Phoenix, can't wait to talk you when you are back in Christchurch. xxx Love to Megan and Luca
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