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Feb 4, 2009 - Glenorchy

We could have ridden to Glenorchy with the tour company, but we were so glad we drove there on our own. ... The route to Glenorchy along Lake Wakatipu was a treat. ... Glenorchy, a thriving metropolis of 450 souls, seemed to exist solely for the tourist trade. ...

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Oct 12, 2008 - Queenstown - Glenorchy

Back in the camper, we drove back through Queenstown and down the west side of the lake to Glenorchy. ... The road to Glenorchy is supposed to be one of the most scenic in the world, and it didn't disappoint. ... Anyway, there were no choices so, we settled in and went out to explore Glenorchy. ...

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Dec 14, 2007 - Glenorchy to Queenstown South Island 25 to 27 November 2007

Jeff We awoke to a dismal day and was glad we had not got up early to attend an adventure outing; all of the hill tops were covered in cloud and it was not difficult to imagine how they came to use this area for the 'Misty Mountains' of the 'Lord of the Rings'. My favourite was the 6 mile road down the side of the lake to the Glenorchy Hotel where they had pool tables, a dart board, and big screens to watch sport or music, and beverages. ... It was sad to leave such a lovely place as Glenorchy but good to know we will enjoy the stunning journey along the lake side, again stopping at Bennetts Bluff where the best views of all can be seen. ... Once at Queenstown we were soon installed at our camp site and off to explore the town centre.Jeff We awoke to a dismal day and was glad we had not got up early to attend an adventure outing; all of the hill tops were covered in cloud and it was not difficult to imagine how they came to use this area for the 'Misty Mountains' of the 'Lord of the Rings'. My favourite was the 6 mile road down the side of the lake to the Glenorchy Hotel where they had pool tables, a dart board, and big screens to watch sport or music, and beverages. ... It was sad to leave such a lovely place as Glenorchy but good to know we will enjoy the stunning journey along the lake side, again stopping at Bennetts Bluff where the best views of all can be seen. ... Once at Queenstown we were soon installed at our camp site and off to explore the town centre....

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Jul 13, 2006 - Waiting for the avalanche to clear in Te Anau

We stayed in tiny Te Anau while we waited for the road to Milford Sound to open.We stayed in tiny Te Anau while we waited for the road to Milford Sound to open....

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Nov 17, 2005 - Te Anau (is)

Eftir góðann nætursvefn í Pounawea þar sem við vorum ein á tjaldstæðinu fórum við að skoða fossa.Eftir góðann nætursvefn í Pounawea þar sem við vorum ein á tjaldstæðinu fórum við að skoða fossa....

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Apr 4, 2005 - Kepler Track

Kepler Track is one of the 4 "Great Walks" of NZ.Kepler Track is one of the 4 "Great Walks" of NZ....

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