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Auckland – Sydney (1,340 miles)

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Nev

After drinking the night away in the Red Rock for the black Friday party and taking a cross-country route back to my friends place I was feeling pretty shabby when I woke up. I said my goodbyes once we’d pieced the … Continue reading →

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Queenstown – Wanaka (70 miles)

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Nev

After mastering clutch control once again in the motel car park, I left Queenstown – voted the friendliest place on the planet by Condé Nast. The drive up to Wanaka passed without incident. The scenery was gorgeous and very reminiscent … Continue reading →

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Auckland – Queenstown (648 miles)

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Nev

I left the vivid colours of Autumn behind me and headed for the distinctly chillier climes of the South Island. I did attempt to acclimatise myself beforehand though with a visit to Minus 5 Ice Bar in Auckland but there … Continue reading →

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It’s too orangey for crows

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Nev

I decided to head down to Rotorua, the cultural heartland of New Zealand today. I had a wander around the geothermal pools of Kuirau Park and gazed over to Mokoai Island. There is a strong smell of sulphur in the … Continue reading →

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San Francisco – Auckland (6,598 miles)

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Nev

I checked out of the hotel and arrived at the airport in plenty of time to reserve an exit window seat. Passed through security and went looking for a beer. Stocks were seriously diminished for some reason so I sat … Continue reading →

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