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New Zealand is paradise on earth!
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This is New Zealand's south island, as you travel from the north to the south by plane (I was going from Wellington to Queenstown). To capture these amazing views, be sure to seat on the right side of the plane.
Abel Tasmin National Park
This is the New Zealand. God's unfinished work. I really recomend an hiking trip to this country, its the best way to really get to know it. This is one of the tracks we did: the roteborne track. In total it takes 1 day, but we did one of the segments, and it took 4 hours.
Routeburn Canyoneering, otherwise known as EXTREME cannon-balling! Jump into churning whitewater from over 20 feet above.
The Hop Harvest in Riwaka, South Island
Tongariro Crossing - where ruby and emerald meet under an opal sky - the best vacation ever, but remember: always with a backpack and lots of new friends!
View out of Bilbo Baggins House
Fox Glacier, South Island, NZ
Nevis bungee jump... view while falling 450 feet. AJ Hackett rules!
Competing in the Coast to Coast
Cape Foulwind, near Westport
Moeraki Boulders, South Island, NZ
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New Zealand is paradise on earth!
Due to my paltry "American corporate-style" vacations, limited to 2 weeks, we explored the North Island one... More |
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