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Queenstown to Glenorchy is a Majestic Drive
On our recent short stay in Queenstown, we took the short drive to the small township of Glenorchy. The drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy is a majestic drive indeed, along a beautiful smooth road. It follows the northern shores of Lake Wakatipu, and is about 46km and takes around 45 minutes. I reckon this road…
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Queenstown — Non-Stop Food!
On our recent road trip to Queenstown, the trip revolved around food. It really was non-stop food for us. We asked some friends for some recommendations beforehand, and armed with these we made sure our tummies made the most of our short trip. I’m sure we came back fatter! Salmon, Salmon, Salmon! We bookended our…
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Christchurch to Queenstown — An Amazing Drive!
Sometimes the journey is as important as your destination. And that is definitely the case when travelling to Queenstown from Christchurch. We had a choice between a flight that takes well less than an hour or a 7 hour car trip. We opted for the latter and I’m glad we did, for this is one…
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Air Force Museum of New Zealand
The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is an impressive display of planes and Air Force memorabilia.
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Dunedin Chinese Scholar’s Garden
Nestled on the outer edge of the city, you will find Lan Yuan, the Dunedin Chinese Garden. Dunedin and the Otago region has a strong Chinese heritage due to the gold rush, that occurred in the 1860s. According to their web site, the gardens are “Recognized as a six-star Garden of International Significance”. The gardens…
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Oamaru – A Magnificent New Zealand Town
Limestone, Steam-Punk and Penguins. Just a few things that make Oamaru a unique jewel in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s a small (population just under 14,000) but vibrant town in the Waitaki district, in the province of Otago. Oamaru is nestled between the coast of the Pacific and the rolling hills coming off…
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Olveston – Hidden Treasure of Dunedin
Come with us for a closer look at the beautiful Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin, New Zealand
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Dunedin – Best City in New Zealand?
The city of Dunedin is a hidden gem in the South Island of New Zealand. We had a short stay there and wanted to share some highlights.
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