Monthly Archives: February 2014

New Zealand, Cromwell to Dunedin

Posted on February 28, 2014 by John Chevis

We said our goodbyes to Zita and Arpi and left the holiday park for Clyde, a short ride of about 25km. We turned right over the bridge and started to follow the river through the valley. Looking back over the … Continue reading →

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New Zealand, Queenstown to Cromwell

Posted on February 18, 2014 by John Chevis

Up early today, we got picked up at 6.30 for our trip to Milford sound, it’s going to be a long day ! First on the coach, front seats with a panoramic window….love it ! A few pick ups around … Continue reading →

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New Zealand, Haast to Queenstown

Posted on February 15, 2014 by John Chevis

We woke to another cold, wet day but even then we weren’t downhearted, we had a tough day ahead and that was taking centre stage !! From Haast to Makaroroa it’s 81km, not so bad a hear you cry…but wait, … Continue reading →

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New Zealand, Hari Hari to Haast

Posted on February 13, 2014 by John Chevis

As I mentioned in my last blog, the staff at the Motor Inn in Hari Hari were great, really friendly, they made us feel welcome. And as if to prove how wonderful they were, they wouldn’t take any money for … Continue reading →

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New Zealand, Christchurch to Hari Hari

Posted on February 5, 2014 by John Chevis

We left Christchurch on the Trans Alpine Scenic Railway, it’s listed as one of the top railway journeys in the world and I reckon on a clear day they’d be right !! However it wasn’t a clear day, it was … Continue reading →

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