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NZ Road Trip 6: Waitangi Day in Okains Bay

13 Feb 2017
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We were excited to get to spend Waitangi Day in New Zealand and see a celebration while traveling around.  We attended the largest celebration in the South Island, held outside of Christchurch in Okains Bay at the Maori and Colonial Museum.  Unfortunately, we were pretty...
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NZ Road Trip 5: Salmon, Kiwis, and Glaciers on the West Coast

10 Feb 2017
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The ferry was fantastic!  It’s basically a cruise ship – there are several restaurants, wifi and a movie theatre. The weather wasn’t too great, so we didn’t miss out too much by not having a view, but we scoped out the different areas so that in the way...
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NZ Road Trip 4: Two Days in Wellington

06 Feb 2017
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After catching the rugby games in Wellington, we walked back through Cuba Street to our Airbnb, checking out some of Wellington’s nightlife before two days of sightseeing. Day 1:  Market, Somes Island, and the Waterfront Sunday morning kicks off in Wellington with several...
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NZ Road Trip 3: Learning about Sheep and Rugby

03 Feb 2017
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Wednesday after our Big Hike Day, we took it easy; a leisurely wake up, a big breakfast, and then a quiet drive to our next AirBnb in Ashhurst. Carol’s place is advertised as a mini-farm, one of the reasons I picked to stay there. On two acres, with the main house and a...
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NZ Road Trip Part 2: Taupo Volcanic Zone

01 Feb 2017
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The Taupo Volcanic Zone is a large V shaped area in the North Island full of geothermal activity.  The weather cleared up so we took off to see some pretty wild and unique things! Our big stop on Monday was Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.  We were hustling to get there on time, as...
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NZ Road Trip Part 1: Kayaking with Glow Worms and Eating Kiwis in Tauranga

26 Jan 2017
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Starry Horizons is doing very well at Norsand, and a big thank you to Kyle and Shelley from Blowin’ Bubbles for checking on her every once and a while.  We left on Wednesday the 18th, after staying two nights on the hard (ah, boat yard life…).  Fornaxia is stuffed...
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5 Days in Auckland

24 Jan 2017
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Day 1 – The Waterfront and New Zealand Maritime Museum Our AirBnB was just a block off Queens St, the main area of Auckland.  We took a right turn and walked all the way down to the waterfront.  We strolled past the beautiful Hilton Hotel, which truly looks like a cruise...
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A Half Day in Waiheke

21 Jan 2017
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We arrived at the ferry dock to see a loooooooong queue of guests.  We expected it – a sunny Saturday with not one but TWO cruise ships in port.  I talked to the ticket counter to see when the next ferry is and how long the wait might be.  The tickets are good for any trip...
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