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Posted on June 4, 2018July 27, 2019

Roaring Forties

Next on our tour of NZ’s South Island, we drove to its southernmost end.

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Posted on May 27, 2018July 27, 2019

Oamaru

After Christchurch we took State Highway 1 and drove straight South, toward the small town of Oamaru.

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Posted on May 20, 2018July 27, 2019

Quick Stop in Christchurch

From the snowy Hanmer mountains we drove Southeast, through the Canterbury Plains, on to Christchurch. Continue reading “Quick Stop in Christchurch”

Posted on May 12, 2018July 27, 2019

Early Snow

We will start the story of our first road trip in New Zealand somewhere from the middle. More precisely halfway between the cities of Nelson and Hanmer Springs, at the upper portion of South Island …
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Posted on May 6, 2018July 27, 2019

Alfredo

Before we carry on with our stories of New Zealand, it’s imperative we introduce our faithful readers to Alfredo, the newest member of the FamilyGoneSailing family:

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