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Tag Archives: New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
We are disembarking the ship today in Auckland, the country’s largest city with a population of a half million. Housing is scarce in this growing city with an unemployment rate of 0%. We are fortunate to have a direct flight … Continue reading
The Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Today is a full day in Tauranga, New Zealand, a favorite holiday spot for those from Auckland and Wellington. Monday is a local holiday in Auckland, so people have come in early for a long holiday weekend. In the Bay … Continue reading
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Tagged Bay of Plenty, Blue Baths, Geyser, Maori, New Zealand, Pohutu, Rotorua, Tauranga, Te Puia
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Hobbiton, New Zealand
After a day at sea, we are scheduled to arrive in Tauranga, New Zealand at 5 pm. Most guests will be staying on the ship tonight for the evening’s entertainment; we have chosen an evening excursion to Hobbiton. Hobbiton is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bag End, Hobbiton, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings, New Zealand, The Hobbit
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Napier, New Zealand
We are now on the north island of New Zealand and visiting the town of Napier in Hawk’s Bay celebrated for its Art Deco and Spanish Mission architecture. Napier is a town of 50,000 and it will be our base … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Deco, Gordon Sheep Farm, Gordon Sheep Station, Hastings, Hawk's Bay, lanolin, Maori, Napier, New Zealand, sheep, Te Mata
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