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South Island trip day 1: Wellington to Christchurch

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Yuliya

We left for our trip on Christmas day as, unsurprisingly,  it was the cheapest day to travel on. It was also a very hot day and not a great day for walking around with backpacks. We tried to pack lightly … Continue reading →

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South Island trip day 4: Mount Cook to Christchurch

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Yuliya

On the drive back to Christchurch we took a little detour to see the Tasman glacier. This glacier is one of the largest in the South Alps and the longest in New Zealand, although it has been retreating at the … Continue reading →

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