New Zealand / Australia Trip

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2/18/12

Started the day by going to the outdoor food and craft market. The highlight of the morning was a visit to the Hans Jenson Jewelry Store. Hans Jenson designed the Ring used in the movie Lord of he Rings.

We also visited WOW, World Of Wearable Art & Classic Car Museum.

This museum displayed garments designed by artists from NZ and from other countries around the globe. They were futuristic in design and materials. In addition to the Wearable Art Exhibit, the Museum included a classic car collection.

Leaving the Museum we began driving south toward the West Coast city of Westport. The road began to wind and twist as we entered higher elevations. Along the way we stopped at Spooner’s Range Lookout where we had a good view of the surrounding mountains. Further south the drive followed the Buller River Gorge. We stopped at Kawatiri Buller River Outlook. This area is the historical site of the New Zealand Gold Rush.

By early evening we reached our destination for the day, Westport.

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Photos

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Jewelry store - Lord of the Rings designer

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Mom wearing Jens Hansen's designed ring.

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The Ring

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Know your ring

Westport
The Buller River

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Dinner at Denniston Dog