 | Ranfurly, New Zealand |
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... to take in The South Island. It is an area of big sky and mighty vistas with the second highest sunshine count in New Zealand. You can head that way from the East Coast turning inland at Palmerston, Dunedin or Milton or another way is driving south ...
... to find cheep place to stay the night and to see some fossils and Elephant rocks. The rocks and the fossils we found but Ranfurly is another story. We discover that there is nothing to do there so we decide to head toward south - west, maybe there we will ...
I woke early I'm not missing anything else and I needed to go shopping before catching the train. So I got up, left the hostel with my surprisingly heavy for someone traveling light bike (half my stuff is safely stored in Christchurch). I then turned left ...
... seemed to only come out at night and race outside our window!!!!!! Left Queenstown for Dunedin - not the usual route but via Ranfurly which turned out to be THE Art Deco town of NZ - all spearheaded by the wife of a local Opera singer - fascinating ...
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The Rail Trail in Central Otago - South island
Posted on Nov 10, 2008, 19:49:44
... 83 years carried passengers and freight. throughout the region. it was in 1990 the 150 kilometre line was closed. In 1993 the New Zealand Department of Conservation purchased the line and after six years and $850,000 the rail trail became a reality. ...
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South from Akaroa to Gore
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 21:33:32
... 83 until you reach the coastal Route One again north of Oamaru the town famous for the beautifully carved stone. Artists throughout New Zealand have used Oamaru stone for exquisite work. You might get there in the evening when a colony of little blue ...
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A South Island Itinerary
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:14:28
... can actually drive up to. Continue along the road now until it drops down to connect with route 6 at Havelock the mussel capital of New Zealand. A drive down through the marina lets you find the Slip Inn cafe. back onto route 6 and about 15 kms along is a ...
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Mussels, Oysters and Summer Wine – Festival Time!
Posted on Jul 18, 2009, 00:31:29
... a showcase for the lamb produced in the region. In addition to quality food and wine presented they have top quality New Zealand entertainment and celebrity chefs showcasing their talents. Be sure to place your bets during the Great Sheep Race. This ...
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