New Zealand

Taking advantage of the long break my company provides between Christmas and New Years, I will fly halfway around the world and explore the beautiful scenery and experiences that the country of New Zealand has to offer. For over two weeks I will enjoy summer when it is winter in the northern hemisphere, and jaunt all over the island. Hopefully I will avoid encountering hobbits.

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Saturday

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- Visit Family
FLL Tournament
Drive to parent’s

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- Timezone Black Hole
Fly to New Zealand 3:30 pm
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Arrive New Zealand 5:10 am
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Fly to Christchurch and explore
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White water raft Rangitata River
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- Tramp Arthur’s Pass
TranzAlpine to Arthur’s Pass
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- Tramp Nelson Lakes
TranzAlpine Greymouth
Bus to Kawatiri
Hike to Nelson Lakes
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Bus to Nelson
Christmas Eve Service
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Bus to Picton
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Ferry to Wellington
Bus to Stratford
Hike to Egmont NP

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- Tramp Egmont National Park
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Hike out to New Plymouth
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Bus to Hangatiki
Waitomo Caves Exploration
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Bus to Auckland
New Year’s Eve — Party!
Jan 1, 2010
- Visit Family
Rangitoto Island
Fly to U.S.A. 7:15 pm
Timezone Wormhole
Arrive 6:54 pm, 21 minutes before leaving
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