Couldn't resist slipping this in ...

Farewell Campervan ... Hello Ensuite!

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February 27th 2006
Long drive to Christchurch via Arthur's Pass to swop over vehicles. Kissed goodbye to our wagon - least we get our own shower from here on in. Now we have an automatic 4WD (in white, incase the ladies are interested). Tis much easier to reverse without cooker/taps in the way. Headed for Kaikoura. Obviously t'was a kiss of death mentioning our plans to whale watch. Despite warm sunshine our ... 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