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Breathtaking Milford Sound and The Fiordlands – Te Anau, South Island, New Zealand
We explore the world-famous Milford Sound, a breathtaking fjord where jagged mountains and roaring waterfalls meet the ocean.
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Waterfalls, Petrified Forests, and Yellow-Eyed Penguins – The Catlins, South Island, New Zealand
We carry on to the southern tip of New Zealand, passing through The Catlins while discovering more of this country’s famous wildlife along its rugged coastline.
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Natural and Unnatural Wonders – Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
We visit New Zealand’s South Island city, Dunedin, taking the opportunity to check out the steepest street in the world, tour the Cadbury’s chocolate factory and Speight’s beer brewery. While there, we also check out the nearby Otago Peninsula, famous for its abundant wildlife.
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Little Blue Penguins and Victorian Limestone Architecture – Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand
We depart the mountainous interior of New Zealand’s South Island and head for Oamaru to watch the little blue penguin spectacle, sample delicious cheeses, and tour the Victorian limestone architecture.
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The Majestic Mountains of the Southern Alps – Mt. Cook, South Island, New Zealand
We catch some sunny weather and make a break for New Zealand’s highest mountain – Mt. Cook. Along the way we check out beautiful turquoise lakes, stunning glaciers, and impressive mountain peaks.
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Sailing with Penguins & Dolphins in Stunning Blue Waters – Akaroa, New Zealand
From Christchurch, we explore the stunning scenery of the nearby Banks Peninsula. In the natural harbor town of Akaroa, we take a sailing trip through the stunning blue water and go on the hunt for little blue penguins.
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Earthquakes and Jail Cells – Christchurch, New Zealand
In Christchurch, New Zealand we get locked down in an old prison-turned-hostel and observe the horrific destruction caused by the catastrophic 2011 earthquakes.
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Chasing Whales and Seals – Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
As we left the Marlborough wine region, we made one last stop at Peter Yealand’s vineyard. This winery uses environmentally-friendly growing and wine-making procedures. The location of his grapevines was dubious at first, as he chose an area with many hills that are battered by strong winds. Somehow, it all paid off and his wines […]
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New Zealand’s Fantastic Sauvignon Blancs – Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Nursing our hangovers from Toast Martinborough, we woke up insanely early for our ferry journey through the Cook Strait to New Zealand’s South Island. I had never driven on a car ferry before, so this was a new experience for me. After a nice breakfast on board, we found a comfy couch and I settled […]
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The Toast Martinborough Wine Festival and Wellington, New Zealand
Before even arriving in New Zealand, we had read about the Toast Martinborough Festival, held each November in the wine-producing region near the capital, Wellington. Unfortunately, the event sells out very quickly with only 10,000 tickets offered for sale. By the time we had heard about the festival and figured out that we would be […]