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Day 11 – Wellington to Picton – Nelson

Up early to board the Interisland Ferry – “Kaitaki” to head across Cook Strait to Picton.  What an exciting adventure that was.  Boarding with your vehicle was great and we did pay the extra to be in the lounge.  Had breakfast on board, met some great people.  The crossing was ultra-smooth 92kms, and the sea […]

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Day 12 Nelson to Hokitika

It was another early rise this morning and took another walk around the gardens before our departure from our lovely abode.  Nelson was incredibly windy not to mention bitterly cold.  So we left the beach walk and made our way out of town.  This is one beautiful area and the drive was promising to be […]

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Day 13 Hokitika 2 day stay

Starting to lose days and dates.  It is Saturday 19th November and that must mean we are well and truly in holiday mode. After a little sleep in we had a wonderful ‘normal’ breakfast.  Departed late for our day’s adventure.  When I say late, it was about 9.30am! Today’s adventure we made our way to […]

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Hans - November 20, 2011 - 02:04

I was wondering what happened to you, The south is is spectacular isn’t it. I loved Aurthurs pass too, You could spend days in it. sounds like you won’t want to come back. Hans

Day 14 Hokitika to Fox Glacier

After a hearty breakfast and conversation it was time to say goodbye to Grace and Brent Trolle. We had struck up a lovely friendship.  Brent is an amazing artist and world renowned. The day did not look promising and yes, it has and is still raining now.  So for all of you that wanted to […]

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L&L - November 21, 2011 - 01:16

Hi you two – loving the blog and the photos – you just may decide not to come home – you both look very happy and relaxed.
Nothing out of the usual happening here.
Travel safe.

Day 15 Fox Glacier to Lake Hawea

It absolutely teamed rain all night.  We really thought we would be flooded in.  So glad we made it to the Fox Glacier the evening before for today was definitely out of the question. Departed early to make our way to another new adventure for the day.  Today was going to be difficult and quite […]

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