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Karels Travel the South Island
The Karels are on a year-long trip around the South Island in their bachon5wheels
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A Simply Stunning Summer Holiday
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 Ten days bright sunshine, camping on the beach, old school friends and family around – couldn’t ask for more. Simpsons, Cooks, Otama and Hot Water beaches, Cathedral Cove and Opito,...
Posted on Mon Feb 02, 2009 at 8:36 am - comments (0) - views (346)
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Christmas at Awakeri Hot Springs
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Our children excitedly counted down to Christmas as we cruised into the campground at Awakeri Hot Springs.  This thermal wonderland is 16km out of Whakatane towards Rotorua. For some...
Posted on Mon Feb 02, 2009 at 7:31 am - comments (0) - views (294)
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Terrific Taupo
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We arrived in pouring rain and left in brilliant sunshine.  Our short time in Taupo was terrific.  The children observed in wonder at Huka Falls, tasted every honey at the 'Honey Hive',...
Posted on Fri Dec 26, 2008 at 9:29 pm - comments (1) - views (299)
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Capital Capers
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"It's good that Wellington starts with a 'W' because so does Windy" said Oliver on his first day in the capital.  Yep, it was wild, wet and windy for the best part of a week...
Posted on Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 5:00 pm - comments (0) - views (294)
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Bye Bye South Island
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Beautiful Blenheim was sunny and warm.  Our short stay became longer as Paul fell sick, requiring a few hours in hospital.  Still not 100%, we moved onto a wild and wet Nelson that...
Posted on Tue Dec 16, 2008 at 9:25 pm - comments (1) - views (352)
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Coastal Kaikoura
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Come to Kaikoura!  Mighty, snow-capped mountains, brilliant blue sea, bustling township, hot and sunny climate and sustainable tourism.The Alpine camp was superb.  The pool and spa...
Posted on Fri Dec 05, 2008 at 11:05 am - comments (0) - views (321)
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Summer in Christchurch
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It was HOT as we entered Christchurch.  We headed straight for the Law's olive grove and parked in their gum tree paddock.  Rebecca remarked how it felt like Australia as we 'crunched'...
Posted on Thu Dec 04, 2008 at 8:54 pm - comments (0) - views (307)
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Adorable Akaroa
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Akaroa is a sweet little french settlement at the tip of Banks Peninsula.  We spent a sunny day meandering around the township and beachfront.  Our campsite at Duvauchelles, located...
Posted on Thu Dec 04, 2008 at 8:28 pm - comments (0) - views (333)
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Last Times in Timaru
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Wheeling into the Williamson’s was like coming to our South Island home.  Parked on the lawn with stunning rural views, we were happily camped for over two weeks.  In true Timaru form,...
Posted on Thu Nov 27, 2008 at 9:18 pm - comments (0) - views (311)
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Awesome Oamaru
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From our campsite to the penguins, the victorian town of Oamaru was a winner!  The Top 10 camp ground had great drive-through sites (fab. for 'big girls' like us), lots of ducklings,...
Posted on Mon Nov 10, 2008 at 9:17 pm - comments (0) - views (425)
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We've 'done' Dunedin!
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From albatrosses, butterflies, seals and penguins to a castle, a train trip and an aquarium…Dunedin gave us a little of everything. We completely filled Judy and Ken’s driveway with...
Posted on Wed Nov 05, 2008 at 9:10 pm - comments (1) - views (313)
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Railed it! Trailed it! Nailed it!
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The Central Otago Rail Trail is a South Island highlight I would love to experience again and again.  The scenery, the weather, (most of the time), and the easy riding, together made...
Posted on Thu Oct 30, 2008 at 8:37 pm - comments (1) - views (331)
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Catlins Capers
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The Catlins area has lived up to its reputation: beautiful lonely beaches, plentiful waterfalls and wonderful wildlife.  A week is just enough time to gain an idea of the Catlins lifestyle. ...
Posted on Sun Oct 19, 2008 at 8:16 pm - comments (1) - views (313)
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Farm-sitting, Invercargill
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120 acres, deer, cattle, ponies and a beautiful house to live in – bliss.  We thoroughly enjoyed our second stint in Invercargill albeit the howling gales and hail storms!  The Russell...
Posted on Wed Oct 15, 2008 at 6:07 pm - comments (1) - views (448)
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Blossom Festival
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We experienced our first South Island disappointment in the Alexandra Blossom Festival.  The trip from Invercargill to Alex was beautiful - snow falling all around; everything white...
Posted on Mon Sep 29, 2008 at 5:41 pm - comments (0) - views (349)
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Ski Bunnies Profiled
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Spring has sprung and the Karels' 2008 ski tour is complete.  After experiencing a super-slushy Coronet Peak on our second-to-last ski day, we chose Cadrona for the finale.  Still covered...
Posted on Mon Sep 15, 2008 at 9:50 pm - comments (1) - views (329)
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Winter in Wanaka
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A winter Wanaka weaved its magic on us just as it did a decade ago.  We settled in for a few days skiing and ended up staying for a week!  Prior to our arrival I sussed out a really...
Posted on Sun Sep 07, 2008 at 10:12 pm - comments (0) - views (332)
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Awesome Aoraki/Mighty Mount Cook
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Wow!  I really feel like I've had my fill of Aoraki/Mt Cook.  Today was our second visit to this natural wonder of the world and again the weather was perfect!  Aoraki and all her surrounding...
Posted on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 8:27 pm - comments (0) - views (372)
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Ohau gorgeous!
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The met service skifield report promised today to be the day to ski Ohau.  Although cloudy at our Lake Ruataniwha campsite, the Twizel skifield was clear, sunny and hot - gorgeous. ...
Posted on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 8:55 pm - comments (0) - views (385)
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Timaru Farewells
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Although itching to get on the road again, we were all a little sad to bid Timaru farewell.Room three at Beaconsfield School threw a surprise shared lunch for Rebecca.  Thrilled as...
Posted on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 9:27 pm - comments (0) - views (377)
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Skiwis
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7 adults and 4 kids mad-keen on skiing, plus 1 mountain and 6 days to enjoy superb snow, equals the perfect holiday!  1 man concussed, 1 day of imperfect weather and 11 tired bodies...
Posted on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 8:39 pm - comments (1) - views (383)
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Holidaying with the Hamiltons
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School was out and we were off!  It felt so good to be travelling again…but how would we cope with the cold???  We settled into our flashest camp yet, at the Christchurch Top 10 – heated...
Posted on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 8:46 pm - comments (0) - views (329)
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Methven/Mt Hutt Village
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Last Saturday morning saw us set off for another weekend away, this time to Methven.  We planned to rendezvous with the Clark family at the opening weekend of Mount Hutt skifield.But…the...
Posted on Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 12:42 pm - comments (0) - views (560)
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Time in Tekapo
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A high of 5 and a low of 4 was predicted – and yes it was cold in Lake Tekapo! Our first stop was the outdoor ice-skating rink – colder still!  Paul and I gingerly found our skating...
Posted on Tue May 27, 2008 at 12:13 pm - comments (1) - views (423)
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Our life on Craigmore Station
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Living on Craigmore Station has allowed us to winter-over, spread out into a house and earn a few dollars.  Our little house is called the ‘Stables Cottage’ and is one of 10 houses...
Posted on Sat May 24, 2008 at 5:58 pm - comments (0) - views (796)
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Arrowtown Autumn Festival
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Yellows to golds through to oranges and reds – the colours of Arrowtown in Autumn.  This little town holds a massive week-long festival each Fall.  We enjoyed many of the week’s activities...
Posted on Thu May 01, 2008 at 10:00 am - comments (0) - views (841)
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A trip to Stewart Island
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Gale force winds were forecast, but our passage was booked to Stewart Island and the ferry wasn't cancelling!  After 5 ginger tablets, (1 tablet=1 pkt gingernuts), and a prayer, we...
Posted on Sat Apr 26, 2008 at 8:59 pm - comments (1) - views (476)
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Time in Te Anau
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We discovered that Te Anau has a lot more to offer than just Milford Sound.  The Sound is spectacular, of course, but this little lakeside town is a gem all on its own.Mary and Alan...
Posted on Wed Apr 09, 2008 at 9:31 pm - comments (0) - views (555)
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Marvels of Milford Sound
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Taking advantage of the changeover to ‘real time’ and the big suns on the weather map, we were on the road at 7.00am and on the boat at 9.30am.   We took mental notes during the journey,...
Posted on Mon Apr 07, 2008 at 8:14 pm - comments (3) - views (440)
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Final West Coast Wanderings
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A heavy rain warning was in force and we needed a place to sit it out.  We’d ‘finished’ with Fox and Lake Paringa beckoned.  We headed on out to the lakeside DoC camp and positioned...
Posted on Thu Apr 03, 2008 at 8:46 pm - comments (0) - views (410)
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