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Published: January 29th 2009
A quick 2 weeks through New Zealand I just got back from a quick trip through New Zealand. It was an action packed, non-stop adventure. Landed in Auckland after a long flight via LAX. After a day adjusting to the time difference and going up the Sky Tower, I headed south by plane to Queenstown. Here i did the Shotover jet, luge, and had an expensive Xmas dinner. I also took a helicopter ride over to Milford Sound with a Glacier landing. Believe it or not, Milford Sound was sunny and clear! Saw seals and dolphins on a boat cruise. Took a small plane back to Queenstown flying over the Southern Alps. On the way to Nelson had a quick stop in Christchurch - I can see why they say this place is more English than England! I also got to see the Kiwi bird at a small zoo. In Nelson I did the flying fox ride and spent a day hiking in Abel Tasman National Park. Also did a day trip up to Cape Farewell and Farewell Spit - well worth the trip. Saw the Kiwi bands, the Feelers and Opshop just outside Nelson - great time, great bands,
and great beer! After Nelson it was a flight back to Auckland to get ready for New Years. After a stop at the Waitomo Caves I traveled south to Piopio for New Years with some friends. A small town of 200 people, New Years was at the Rugby club. (After this party, I am able to say that I have now barfed on 5 continents - LOL). New Years day was spent chilling on the black sand beaches of Mokau and swimming in a watering hole. Then it was back to Auckland for the flight back to chilly Toronto.
This is definitely a place that deserves more time and I will have to come back. But it was still worth it!
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