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Happy new year from the Far North

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I am in Kaitai at the top of the North Island about to head off to look at some big trees, the Kauri that can have a base of 5m across. Photos will follow. Had an enjoyable time in the Bay of Islands over New Year but it was very hectic there. New Years Eve … Read more

A white Christmas downunder?

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Back in Auckland now recovering from a very nice and chilly three days in the Tongariro World Heritage area in the centre of the North Island. Yes I had a white christmas downunder! There was probably more snow than in the European Alps. Anyway I hope you all had a great Christmas and will catch … Read more

Heading to Tongariro National Park

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I finally have a car. I bought it via tradme.co.nz which is the NZ version of ebay. I won the auction and have a Nissan for NZD $530 which is not a lot of money. The car goes really well so far and I think I got a bit of a bargain as it only … Read more

Walked in the walking boots but still no wheels

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I have found a free Internet connection here in the YHA hostel where I am staying on Central Auckland which cool. Wireless internet connections are normally really expensive in NZ unless you are prepared to sign up for a year! I am still on the look out for a car but I am going to … Read more

It’s almost Christmas folks, but not as I know it

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I am still in Auckland and now I have my driving licence so I can actively pursue the purchase of an old banger to drive around in. I have never been downunder over the festive season and despite the better efforts of the retailers here it really does n’t feel like xmas, particularly on a … Read more

Links Sales

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Well I’ve sold my first link! I’ve replaced a link to ‘Which Budget’ to a similar site that I find just as helpful and easier to use… so I don’t feel like I’m selling my soul! The link is on my www.travoholic.com/euro/trans/plane.htm&quot Budget Airlines; page and I’ve charged $25/year. I have no idea if that’s … Read more

It’s official; Sydney is full for Christmas and New Years

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Well despite my best Internet efforts I could not secure any accommodation for Sydney over the Christmas period where my friends will be. Even before now hostels were only accepting week or two week long bookings for the period. The whole Australia thing was too much hassle in the end and if you are planning … Read more