Aotearoa - Land of the Long White Cloud - South Island
July 26th 2009 Phew - New Zealand is proving to be just as hectic as Australia. I only had two weeks in the South Island but managed to pack lots in by travelling with the Magic Bus. Loads of sightseeing and activities, mostly involving blue skies, crisp blue ice and snow.
A brief summary:
Christchurch - v English wee city, pretty church and the trams trundling passed
Tranz Alpine train - Christchurch to Gr
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