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A road winds beside the blue lakes and alpine mountains of New Zealand

New Zealand in the Pacific is a visual smorgasbord of green farms, brilliant blue lakes, Glaciers, geothermals and stunning alpine and coastal views.

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Larnach Castle History and Gardens

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Are there Castles in New Zealand? Yes, Larnach Castle is the only castle in New Zealand and you will find it on New Zealand’s Otago Peninsula near Dunedin. Larnarch Castle History is quite intriguing. Despite being located in the South Island of New Zealand, the castle was built and owned by an Australian of Scottish …

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Read Interview and Stay with Gumtree Farmstay Oamaru, New Zealand

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The Benefits of Farmstays Farmstays are a great budget accommodation option and are often located in picturesque places. But even the prettiest views are easier to find, than the chance to get to know a local, and that is where a Farmstay really delivers. Gumtree Farmstay Oamaru New Zealand At Gumtree Farmstay in the south …

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The Moeraki Boulders New Zealand – Big Balls of Mud

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If painted orange, the Moeraki boulders New Zealand with their their hard calcite exteriors and muddy centres, could easily be mistaken for huge Jaffas  (although definitely too large for rolling down the aisle at movies). On a previous visit I watched amazed, as a Korean tourist, dressed in stylish slacks rolled shin high, long sleeved …

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Road Trip New Zealands South Island Part 3

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Queenstown. Adrenalin Rush Part 3 of our South Island Road trip begins in Queenstown is the self-proclaimed bungee jumping, canyon swinging, jet boating, snow skiing, luging capital of New Zealand. Movie Location Tours But Queenstown has more to offer than pure adrenalin fuelled activities. Movie Location tours are popular – three of the many movies made nearby …

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Road Trip New Zealands South Island Part 2

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Part 2 of New Zealand’s South Island road trip kicks off at Hope River in Canterbury, zig-zagging toward Christchuch before cutting back through the alps at Arthurs Pass to Hokitika on the West Coast. The route passes glaciers, threads between twin lakes before arriving at picture-perfect Wanaka, with a finale of the highest main road …

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Road Trip New Zealands South Island Part 1

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The compact size and undoubtable beauty of New Zealand sets the scene for an unforgettable road trip. Forget long stretches behind the wheel on this adventure and be captivated by the impressive and lightning fast changes of scenery of the South Island. Think of the grand scenery of Canada (10 million square kilometres) condensed into …

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Kaikoura A Meal of Crayfish with a side of Whale Seal and Dolphin

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This post is linked to Nancie’s Travel Photo Thursday over at BUDGET TRAVELERS SANDBOX. In the Maori language, Kaikoura means Meal of Crayfish, and true to it’s name, the town is famous for alfresco crayfish dinners from CARAVAN-LIKE CAFES by the ocean. To nature lovers Kaikoura means Whales, Fur Seals, Dusky Dolphins and Albatross. Some …

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Fantastic Friday in Milford Sound

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Milford Sound 1st February, 2013 22 degrees/winds 2kmh/part sun and part shade   This Friday the spotlight is on the New Zealand classic – Milford Sound. Finding a good day to visit the sound can be difficult as Kiwi weather can be treacherous. In late November, 2008, a strong wind blew… But the views were …

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