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Driving Milford Road: Even better than a Milford Sound cruise?

Posted onOctober 20, 2019December 23, 20224 Comments

If you think the only reason to drive New Zealand’s Milford Road is to get to your Milford Sound cruise, I have a surprise for you. The Milford Road is one of the world’s great Read More …

CategoriesNew ZealandTagsislands, sailing and cruising, UNESCO World Heritage

penguin with text "Little Blue Penguins Dunedin, New Zealand

An evening with New Zealand’s little blue penguins

Posted onApril 24, 2018June 26, 202211 Comments

For a unique night out in New Zealand, spend an evening watching little blue penguins come ashore on the Otago Peninsula. New Zealand’s blue penguins Visitors to New Zealand can generally plan to see three Read More …

CategoriesNew ZealandTagsislands

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New Zealand’s Cape Kidnappers tractor tour offers gannets, geology, and good fun

Posted onJanuary 29, 2018June 26, 202214 Comments

Dramatic coastal scenery, the world’s largest mainland colony of Australasian gannets, and the opportunity to take it all in via vintage farm tractors – a Cape Kidnappers tractor tour is a great way to spend Read More …

CategoriesNew ZealandTagsislands

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Exploring Minnesota State Parks

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