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We left Queenstown relatively early as we wanted to stop along the way to Omarama. The scenery isn’t like the Alpine mountains we have experienced so far but nevertheless was spectacular, especially through Lindis Pass. […]
So off we headed through Queenstown to Glenorchy thinking it would be a pleasant drive. What we got as a drive has gone into my top ten scenic drives around the word. The drive was stunning!. […]
Our stay in Queenstown is coming to an end unfortunately. We have been very comfortable in out two bedroom self contained apartment at […]
So how would I rate our drive from Franz Josef to Queenstown? It was simply awesome to see the diversity of scenery, the engaging roads and experience so much of the difference of what makes the South Island of New Zealand so special all in one day. […]
We awoke to the glorious views of snow capped mountains from our Glenfern Villa. The day was clear and we decided to get to the Franz Josef Glacier before the afternoon cloud and fog set in. A short drive and a longer but not too long walk and we were at the glacier. […]
We set off from Christchurch in the Toyota Prado GX towards Arthurs Pass and onto Hokitika for a late lunch. From there we drove to Franz Josef and stayed at Glenfern Villas for the night. The scenery was spectacular as you would expect, the Prado relaxing and safe. […]
There are many aftermarket suspension systems you can choose from. However there are none better that a bespoke Ultimate Suspension system. As far as Project Pajero is concerned we absolutely made the right choice […]
OzRoamer’s Project Pajero drives through Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorge’s in the Flinders Ranges as part of their Flinders Birdsville trip in June 2013. Project P0ajero is where we revitalise a 10 year old Pajero to outback Touring capability again. […]
Brix Campers engineering has fitted a new suspension and kitchen to a 1990 model Viscount caravan for off road use. The renovated caravan has just returned from a trip to Flinders Ranges and Cameron Corner without mishap. […]
Polar explorer Ben Saunders and fellow adventurer Tarka L’Herpiniere will today set out from Scott’s Hut, Antarctica on day one of their world-record breaking return journey from the edge of the continent to the South Pole and back. […]
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