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May 30th 2009
Published: June 4th 2009
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Our first glimpse of New Zealand was the spectacular sight of the Southern Alps from the airplane window as we flew over the South Island. It was like flying over a frozen world and, considering we were going to be driving around it, the views both frightened and excited us at the same time! We touched down in Christchurch on 2nd May and began our Kiwi adventure. Christchurch Christchurch is New ... Read Full Entry



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Waiau GorgeWaiau Gorge
Waiau Gorge

outside Hanmer Springs
View of Waiau RiverView of Waiau River
View of Waiau River

with the northern end of the Southern Alps in the background
Dee playing mini golfDee playing mini golf
Dee playing mini golf

in Hanmer Springs
Goose BayGoose Bay
Goose Bay

on the South Pacific coast near Kaikoura
OystercatcherOystercatcher
Oystercatcher

at Kaikoura
Lorna and AndrewLorna and Andrew
Lorna and Andrew

The Candian biker hitch-hiker that we met in Hanmer Springs
The Edwin FoxThe Edwin Fox
The Edwin Fox

in Picton
Waimahara WharfWaimahara Wharf
Waimahara Wharf

on Queen Charlotte drive between Picton and Havelock
Marlborough SoundsMarlborough Sounds
Marlborough Sounds

view from Queen Charlotte drive
Shadows in the sandShadows in the sand
Shadows in the sand

on the beach at Marahau
Reflections in the waterReflections in the water
Reflections in the water

Marahau in the Tasman region
Split Apple rockSplit Apple rock
Split Apple rock

in Abel Tasman national park
Adele islandAdele island
Adele island

Yes, it really exists! Any chance of a Deirdre island anywhere?!
Golden sandy beachesGolden sandy beaches
Golden sandy beaches

at Abel Tasman national park
West Coast highwayWest Coast highway
West Coast highway

One of the world's 10 best coastal drives according to Lonely Planet



7th June 2009

Well hello girlies!!!
Hey maisies! Glad to see your having a great time. Ciaran and chloe are well impressed with your photos! My mam and dad said to tell you that they are asking for you. Chloe said she misses you and can't wait to see you in January. She is learning a new dance at the mo from Hanana Montana the movie! Its great, yea right!!! If you have time check out youtube and look for the Hannah Montanna hoe down show down or something like that and then you'll understand what i have to listen to!!!!!!!!! Ciaran was delighted to see the oystercathcher and the fur seal. He said to say thank you so much for his card he loved the kangaroos!!! Life is the same aul with me no news at all!!! Still working away and looking forward to some sun when it decides to come back.The weather was lovely last week but as per usual it only lasted a couple of days and the rain and cold is back now! So where are you off to now?? Im sooooo jealous!!

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