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October 4th 2008
Published: November 21st 2008
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After a few more days enjoying Ian's hospitality (and teapot) we were back on the road heading to the North Island. To do so we hired another vehicle on a bargain basement relocation deal from Christchurch to Auckland. This time our mode of transport was called a Spaceship, a bright orange people carrier which had a fold down bed and a wee stove. Not quite as sophisticated as our campervan... or q... Read Full Entry



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Summit Bid...

Tony & Ian reach the top of a sand dune, you can just about see them up there in the top right!
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Contemplation

Ian considering his next run down the dune...
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Cape Rienga

NZ's most northern point.
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Coos on the ferry

Our fellow passengers on the ferry to the North Island



21st November 2008

shmokin
Really liked the idea of smoky landscapes, minus the smell tho. It sounds, and looks, like a beautiful place. Id like to go someday. Beware of the rabid psycho mutant Kiwi!
23rd November 2008

Tony can you take me on a holiday with you because I miss you soooo much. If you are superkind every week I will make you a card. Your beard was very funny when it was superlong and I don't recognise you, but now I do. I love you sooo much and Karen. Goodbye.
23rd November 2008

Loving NZ your photos are stunning as usual and I can't wait to see more. I am so happy that you were able to truly relax in NZ after your SA adventures. I hope the remainder of your trip goes well and I am now counting the days till you are both home again.With love and great big hugs, yer Ma.xxxxx
24th November 2008

Sandman
NZ looks great.....would like to go there one day. Great photo's guys.
24th November 2008

The Usual Suspects
You even manage to create adventure traveling from South Island to North. Glad you could spend time with Ian. Looks like you had fun. Geysertastic.

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