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have a look at the pic, shot was taken at a roadside restplace....I suppose they had all a good time, but I hate to meet them on the road..of course it could have been a Busload of tourist, but then..I hate to be their Driver too
but what I wanna say is...don't drink and drive or you are a bloody idiot
fines are high here in NZ and losing the drivers licences immidiatly for 6month, first offence!
Written Dec 13, 2005
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Being from Australia, I know a fair bit about variable weather, but New Zealand really took me by surprise...sometimes all that separated a brilliantly blue sunny day with a wet, raining grey one was 30 minutes!
Here's a prime example:
the day we left Wellington they were forecasting 120 km/hr winds, and it took all my strength just to open the outside door on the ferry to go outside to watch Wellington disappear behind us, but less than 3 hours later, we emerged into bright sunshine on the Picton side, completely calm, and I wouldn't have thought it possible.
Written Apr 26, 2004
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This looks like a nice drive on the map but is a tricky shingle track with many very large logging trucks going in both directions. Be very careful in choosing this route as an option.
Written Nov 6, 2005
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And here is the other side of the coin...the bright, sunny day, just 2 1/2 hours after the Wellington mist photo.
Written Apr 26, 2004
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4 Reviews and 28 Opinions nice & clean dorms, friendly staff free breakfast, hot spa
1 Review and 7 Opinions I did not stay here, but it's right in the centre of Picton. Not sure how the cost compares to other...
2 Reviews and 6 Opinions Closest accom to the Inter Island ferries and of the Atomic/Naked Bus stop. I found them helpful and...
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And here is the other side of the coin...the bright, sunny day, just 2 1/2 hours after the Wellington mist photo.
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Q: I will be travelling from Picton to Christchurch. I can use either the intercity coach or the tranzcoastal train....
A: i am reasonably sure the coach will be a lot cheaper cheaper than a car too
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