The Southern Alps are never far away

From Dunedin in the south to Tauranga in the north and a stop off inbetween to catchup with more 'rellies'

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October 1st 2014
The fine weather has stayed with us as Wednesday dawned and we will have excellent driving conditions ahead to Christchurch where we will catch a plane home in the early evening. But first we have to draw ourselves away from Breakfast TV and get on the road. Watching TV in the morning as we are on holiday has been a bit addictive and our routine will have to return to normal when we get ho ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more