New Zealand - South Island

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October 5th 2008

Published: November 12th 2008

We had a beautiful crossing through Queen Charlotte Sound, the sun was shining and not a cloud to be seen. Unfortunately this wasn’t the case for most of the time in the south island though. First stop was Abel Tasman national park in the north, a bit of a wasted drive really because when we got there the weather was so bad that we just turned round and headed back the way we came. This was ok t... Read Full Entry

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Cadrona Ski Field

The great thing about the camper - not having to buy lunch up the mountain. Just head back to the van and enjoy a nice cuppa in the sun!

Monkey Island

A place called Monkey Island. Well I had to take a look didn't I??

Sheep

There were lots of them

On the road

Free camping under the stars, it kinda looks like we've got a space ship?

Moeraki Bolders

A few massive stones on the beach.

Dunedin

This is the worlds steepest road. Go on look it up on Google if you don't believe me.

Dunedin

Fat seals on the beach

Queenstown

The Ice bar. It was cool.

Wanaka

Mountain biking around the lake

Mount Cook

Another night in the snow

Mount Cook

We took a hike and arrived at this lake. Nice view I think.

Mount Cook

Quick stop for a cuppa before we head back to Christchurch.

Lake Pukaki

No playing around in Photoshop - it really is that blue.

12th November 2008

Gary
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So was the Fox Glacier mint?........I'll get my coat!

12th November 2008

Stooz
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Amazing again!
Fox Glacier? Mint! Hahahahahaahhahahahahaahhahahahahahaha! I'm such a card. Looks groovy dude and that picture of the camper under the stars is now my desktop picture at work. It will be good for me to have a good 'jealousy cry' every time I switch on my PC in the morning. Keep on trucking and good work for pushing it. I have just realised that it I had of made it away, I would have been pretty much where you are at the same time. :-( x

13th November 2008

Judy
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What can I say ?
Forgive us for being somewhat lacking on the comment front !! I've just been catching up on all the news - it makes good reading. Kelly I'm blown away by how courageous you have been, you've conquered all my phobias !! Brilliant photo's ! xxx

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