In October 2009 we (my wife and me) went on holiday for 5 weeks to New Zealand. After some research we decided to travel by campervan from Auckland on the North Island to Christchurch on the South Island. We rented a 4-berth campervan from United. This campervan was fairly new and well maintained. The kitchen [...]
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The drive from Launceston to Hobart is a short two hour affair if done without stops and without taking any time to appreciate the scenery or the landscapes. That would be a tragic mistake – the pristine landscapes of the long open valley that you travel down are dotted with small settlements that have really [...]
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The closest point of the Fleurieu Peninsula is just a short 40 minute drive away from Adelaide, but as the large expanse of this special part of South Australia opens up before you you will definitely want to drive on and explore more of it. Its ideal for a daytrip, but there is also enough [...]
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The centre of Australia is an extreme place. The blistering dry sun and the harsh climatic conditions have fashioned a desert landscape in which only the hardiest can survive. Yet there is something about deserts that is very enticing, something that is attracting tourists in ever increasing numbers. A lot has to do with their [...]
Continue reading about The Underground Attraction of Coober Pedy by Gavin Wyatt
On a map it’s a long thin Island country in the South Pacific off the east coast of Australia. Kind of small I remember saying; but WOW, I was glad that I did decide to join my friends there this last summer (winter in the US). When you get to New Zealand you realize that [...]
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