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Month: February 2023

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Auckland and home

We are sitting in the Qantas lounge at Auckland airport, forcing ourselves to eat salad, fruit ( that’s the healthy stuff) and...

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On the Northern Explorer

Yesterday was quite an adventure. The inter Island ferry was delayed, and delayed…..but kind Red Cross volunteers brought round sausages in bread...

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On the trains

New Zealand has 3 iconic train trips: The Coastal Express, Northern Explorer and Transalpine. The Coastal goes from Christchurch to Picton where...

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Cruising back to Christchurch

Last day of the road trip today. We are heading back to Christchurch through the Arthur’s Pass with a few stops on...

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It’s G day…glaciers, Greymouth and in between.

Today you will be having a big rest as it’s a long drive to Greymouth from Wanaka. Us first class passengers are...

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To Wanaka

 I am sure after yesterday’s exercise that you are hoping for a quieter day. You are in luck. She used to carry...

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Way down south in Southland

Are you exhausted? We certainly have done lots of exercise today.  First stop today was Nugget Point Lighthouse. As you found out,...

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Dunedin and more

Breakfast, a walk and then the train. Dunedin is buzzing today as it appears to be market day. The centre of Dunedin...

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Keep going south,travellers.

Have a great sleep? Bags in the car and let’s go. Today we are heading to Dunedin , with just a feeeeew...

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Sorry

If the photos don’t come up , click the sixty express at the side of the blog……it will take you to the...

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