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New Plymouth - The one where Sabina tried to kill Liam
CZ We’ve just finished our last shift at the Chateau, and after saving enough money to keep us going for another few months, the time has...
Chewy Pineapple
May 15, 20208 min read
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'The Best Short Hike' - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Pt. 2
On the day of our Crossing endeavour, there must have been close to a thousand people who were also taking part in the same bustle....
Chewy Pineapple
Mar 27, 20206 min read
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'The Best Short Hike' - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Pt I
They say it’s ‘the best short hike in New Zealand’. Just let that sink in for a moment... New Zealand is arguably one of the most...
Chewy Pineapple
Mar 9, 20208 min read
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The Big South Island Road Trip - Week III
From Mount Cook to Dunedin The time to review our itinerary has come around again, which must mean we’ve finished our second week of road...
Chewy Pineapple
Nov 15, 20198 min read
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The Big South Island Road Trip - Week II
It’s the end of our first (#vanlife) week which means it’s already time for another itinerary article. It’s crazy to think how fast these...
Chewy Pineapple
Oct 26, 20196 min read
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The Lost Lagoon of Kuratau
What if we told you... that hidden deep in the Taupo region, a small track kept just out of sight leads the curious among us to a secret...
Chewy Pineapple
Oct 11, 20196 min read
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The Big South Island Road Trip - Week I
For five months we have been living in Christchurch and working hard to put money towards our big trip around the South Island. Just one...
Chewy Pineapple
Oct 10, 20192 min read
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Hiking Tupapakurua Falls with a very hungry man
Have you ever woken up still tired and not wanted to get out of bed? Of course you have - everyone has! (erm.. going to work?) but what...
Chewy Pineapple
Jul 17, 20199 min read
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Monthly Budget - March
It’s time for the second monthly budget article - yayy numbers!! But really, it’s great to see how we’re doing with money so both us, and...
Chewy Pineapple
Jul 14, 20195 min read
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Things get wet in Ruapehu...
Last week we were saying how enjoyable days off are. That’s not a particularly bold statement though is it? “days off are such fun” well...
Chewy Pineapple
Jul 10, 20199 min read
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Tama Lakes - Making choices in Tongariro
There is so much to do in the Tongariro National Park, really. One of the toughest things for us during our time spent in New Zealand...
Chewy Pineapple
Jul 3, 20196 min read
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Having the day off ... Ohinetonga Reserve, Sunshine Track and GLOW-WORMS!
Having the day off might not be as good as not having to work all-together, but it’s certainly up there in the list of things we enjoy,...
Chewy Pineapple
Jun 26, 20196 min read
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This is the Chateau Life
Our first taste of work in New Zealand lasted for exactly one month. Raring to bring our budget back on track after splashing out early...
Chewy Pineapple
Jun 19, 20198 min read
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Our Last Day Of Freedom - Taranaki Falls
We were ready to say goodbye to the campsites, and hello to the warmth and comfort of four walls once again as we transitioned into the...
Chewy Pineapple
Jun 12, 20196 min read
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Heading to Mordor - Omaru Falls and Gollum's Pool
In case you missed our last article, we briefly mentioned how much we were impressed with Piopio campsite... you know, the free one with...
Chewy Pineapple
Jun 5, 20195 min read
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On Top Of The World (or at least Wairere Falls)
The day was still young when we finished our tour of Hobbiton, and we were keen to not let the remaining few hours of daylight go to...
Chewy Pineapple
May 29, 20196 min read
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A long-expected day out - is Hobbiton worth visiting…
When Ms Sabina of the Czech Republic announced that we would shortly be travelling to Hobbiton, there was much talk and excitement....
Chewy Pineapple
May 22, 20199 min read
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Getting a phone number in New Zealand
So you’ve arrived in New Zealand and can’t wait to start your next adventure. Your epic journey starts here and the next few months, year...
Chewy Pineapple
May 19, 20197 min read
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Another day in Rotorua
On Sunday afternoon we visited the famous town of Rotorua, recognised for it’s geothermal features and significant Mauri history. Having...
Chewy Pineapple
May 15, 20195 min read
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From Mangakino to Rotorua
Sometimes it’s easy to miss the little things that make a place what it is. We get caught up in the excitement and don’t take a minute to...
Chewy Pineapple
May 8, 20196 min read
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