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New Zealand Part VII: Arthur’s Pass, Moeraki Boulders, Mt. Cook and Avalanche Peak

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Norman MacPhail

On Tuesday 27th November 2012 we left Greymouth to cross over to the East coast via Arthur’s Pass. We followed the route of the famous Tranzalpine railway line. In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur’s Pass National Park has … Continue reading →

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OZ Road Trip. Part VI: Return to NSW feat. Canberra, Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Sydney

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Norman MacPhail

It was quite unbelievable that four months in Australia had nearly come and gone. Time has gone past so fast for us here, even faster than six months in Asia. Australia has been truly fantastic. On Friday 7th September 2012 … Continue reading →

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OZ Road Trip. Part II: Queensland

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Norman MacPhail

On Friday 29th June 2012 we left pretty New South Wales and crossed the border into Queensland. This was our first state crossing in Australia. The first place we went to was Surfers Paradise. The neon lights of the Gold … Continue reading →

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A Singapore Fling

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Norman MacPhail

On Wednesday 11th April 2012 we flew from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysian Borneo to Singapore. We had heard so many good things about this country and were very excited to come and explore it for ourselves. When spending time in another … Continue reading →

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OZ Road Trip. Part VI: Return to NSW feat. Canberra, Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Sydney

OZ Road Trip. Part II: Queensland

A Singapore Fling

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