A collection of tales from our 6 week tour of New Zealand. Despite leaving Beatrix and our trusty dog Merlin behind, we take on the islands of New Zealand…… assuming we survive the 27 hours of flying.
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Our first day in New Zealand
Kia Ora. We’ve arrived in New Zealand. The flights were long but we’re grateful to have made it here without issue. For our first night we’ve checked into the airport…
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Akaroa to Mount Sunday
We might be seasoned motorhomers but it appears that we’ve got a lot to learn about vanlife. The van, which we’ve newly christened Bernhardt, is going to take some getting…
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Heading south from Oamaru to Dunedin
Today finds us at a beach front park up, just south of Dunedin. We’ve discovered these things called ‘Freedom Camping’ spots. They’re places that self contained vans are allowed to…
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Milford Sound
Te Anau We arrive at Te Anau to blue skies and a hot sun. The town of Te Anau, and our campsite for the night, is right on a lake…
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Queenstown and beyond
Famous as the home of high octane thrills and extreme sports, we find Queenstown is full of surprises too. We’re staying in Frankton and have a park up right on…
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Out into the West : Wanaka to Arthur’s Pass
Wanaka was the first place we really noticed it. Another cute little town on the lake shore surrounded by mountains. Not as dramatic or vibrant as Queenstown and without isolated…
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Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park was one of the first places on our ‘must see’ list when we booked this trip. After a year of planning, would it live up to…
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The tale of New Zealand wine tasting
This week, we arrive in Blenheim and find ourselves on a wine tour that promises a glass of wine in by 10 o’clock. What can possibly go wrong.
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Our top 5 things from the South Island and a least favourite!
Our Top 5 things from the South Island, New Zealand
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Wellington to Taupo in search of volcanos
This week, we travel to the North Island and experience Wellington and Paraparmu. Join us as we’re looking for volcanos in Tongariro and spa’s in Taupo.
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Rotorua, land of Maori’s and Hobbits
This week, we’re dodging tropical storms to make the most of our time in Rotorua. We’ve planned an evening at Te Pa Tu and a visit to Middle Earth.