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Day 100

Mountain Biking in Reefton, West Coast – Day 100

It's day 100! We have spent 100 days on the road can you believe how much we've done so far? I mean, looking back at it it's incredible. And where better to celebrate than Reefton? Where the hell's Reefton? It's on the West Coast of New Zealand on the South Island. And you may laugh, because you've probably never heard…

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Day 99

Maruia Hot Springs on the West Coast – Day 99

Today we are leaving the Nelson Lakes National Park and heading to the West Coast of the South Island. We are pretty exhausted right here so it's time to relax and day 99, we're going to spend it in the hot pools. It's time to hit the West Coast of New Zealand. Finally we are going to one of the…

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Day 98

Lake Rotoroa in Nelson Lakes – Day 98

Today we are going to check out that other lake in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Today we are visiting Nelson Lakes biggest lake. Nailed it. This morning is another amazing drive for us. We love more and more every single day driving around the South Island. We are stunned by the beautifulness of the landscape and we are making…

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Day 97

Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park – Day 97

Today we are going to take the most token tourist picture in New Zealand. We are going to the Nelson Lakes National Park. This morning we are driving from Marahau near the Abel Tasman National Park and making our way towards the Nelson Lakes National Park and the drive along the way is stunning. We don't usually show you guys…

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Day 96

Kayak & Great Walk in Abel Tasman – Day 96

Today we are going back into the Abel Tasman National Park because we can't get enough of that sandy place. We are going kayaking. This morning we are starting our adventure in Kaiteriteri. We are joining the team from Wilsons Abel Tasman and we're doing a mix of activities. Today we are kayaking and then we are hiking in this…

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Day 95

Eco Boat Tour in the Abel Tasman National Park – Day 95

So today we are going to the Abel Tasman National Park on an eco tour with Abel Tasman Eco Tours. This morning we are leaving The Barn Backpackers really early because we have a meeting with the team from Abel Tasman Eco Tours. If you remember, we've done a tour with them a few days ago but when they told…

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Day 94

Riwaka Resurgence – Day 94

The main attraction of the day and our activity today is the beautiful Riwaka Resurgence. Which is a sacred place for the Maori. This morning we are waking up to a beautiful sunrise at The Barn Holiday Park in Marahau which is right on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park. But that's not the national park that we're…

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Day 93

Kayaking in Golden Bay – Day 93

Today we are kayaking on the northernmost point of the Abel Tasman National Park. This morning we are heading to Tata Beach which is not only a stunning golden sand beach in Golden Bay but it's also the base of Golden Bay kayaks. We are meeting our guide Tony who is gearing us up with some awesome kayaks and paddles…

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Day 92

Abel Tasman Eco Tour – Day 92

Today we are going into the Abel Tasman National Park for the very first time on this trip. We are driving up Takaka Hill today to the meeting point of the Abel Tasman Eco Tours. The weather looks like it is going to be a little bit rainy today so any moment now I think it's going to be torrential…

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Day 91

Farewell Spit & Wharariki Beach – Day 91

So we're waking up extra early this morning. Oh wait, we always wake up early. Today we are going to explore New Zealand's longest sand spit and one of the most protected places in the country. This is probably our earliest morning to date. We are awake way before 5am and we join the team from Farewell Spit Eco Tours…

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Day 90

Labyrinth Rocks & Salmon Fishing in Takaka – Day 90

Today I have no idea if we will actually be able to do anything. It is pouring down rain. Is it really going to be the day that we don't do an activity. This morning is a bit of a tricky one, it's pouring down rain so Laura and I drive our campervan to our activity of the day and…

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Day 89

Pupu Springs in Golden Bay – Day 89

We are finally making our way to New Zealand's most pristine and purest waters. It's beach time. As we're leaving Nelson I insist that we stop at Tahunanui Beach because the sun is shining and this place just looks awesome. Tahunanui Beach is only about five minutes drive out of Nelson and it's a super long stretching beach with lookouts…

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Day 88

Founders Park and Brewery – Day 88

Today we are going back in time. Nelson back in the old days. We are going to Founder Heritage Park. So today we are in Founders Park which is a historical park in Nelson which basically is a reproduction of Nelson in about 60 or 70 years ago. Yeah we're going to be walking around. There's a massive windmill just…

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Day 87

24 Hours in Nelson City – Day 87

We're going to the sunniest city in New Zealand to see the biggest One Ring you can ever found and we are going right in the Center of New Zealand. We're going to Nelson today. This morning we are leaving Okiwi Bay really early because we are making our way out of the wild Marlborough region toward the sunny city…

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Day 86

Staying on D’Urville Island – Day 86

Today we are finally exploring wild D'Urville Island. This morning we waking up on the beautiful D'Urville Island Wilderness Resort. And as soon as we walk out of our cabin we see loads of birds including the tourist's kiwi. I.e. the weka. The weka is a pretty common bird in New Zealand but tour guides think it's hilarious to say…

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