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New Zealand Part IV: Dunedin, Otago Peninsula, Southland and Te Anau.

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Norman MacPhail

On Sunday 28th October 2012, as we were flying over at 37000 feet, we realised that the South Island was going to be completely different to the North Island. We could see Mt. Cook (3755m) and its neighbouring peaks covered … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Part III : Waitomo Caves, Lake Taupo, Tongariro and Auckland

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Norman MacPhail

On Sunday 21st October 2012 we left Tongariro the background with loads of volcanic steam coming from its crater. It’s not just the cone that is dangerous, most volcanoes have different bits erupting all over the place. We hoped it … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Part II: Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Wanganui and Taranaki.

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Norman MacPhail

After a lovely sleep only 49 km away from Whakani (White Island) New Zealand’s most active volcano we headed to the East of the North Island. What an epic drive it was, for all 120km of it. We said goodbye … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Part I: Northland, Coromandel, Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Norman MacPhail

On Monday 1st of October we landed in New Zealand, our last country on this amazing holiday! We were so looking forward to exploring New Zealand, especially as it has been compared to Scotland not only because of its rich Scottish history … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: north island

New Zealand Part IV: Dunedin, Otago Peninsula, Southland and Te Anau.

New Zealand Part III : Waitomo Caves, Lake Taupo, Tongariro and Auckland

New Zealand Part II: Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Wanganui and Taranaki.

New Zealand Part I: Northland, Coromandel, Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.

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