New Zealand - South Island - Nelson
August 22nd 2007 The Cook Strait crossing took 3 hours and we passed through the Queen Charlotte Sound where I saw seals from standing out on the upper deck. At midday, we departed Picton and headed through Marlborough Valley with its lines of vines and steep hillsides. We stopped for lunch and wine tasting at 'The Village' before continuing on to Nelson where we checked into Fern Lodge. This 4 1/2 star accommo
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