CamperCare13 July 2022
The Catlins is a fascinating blend of lonely, lovely nature, early settlement history, free-roaming and sometimes seen wildlife which is now attracting more New Zealanders to its sights and experiences. The Catlins is the area between Balclutha and Invercargill running along the southeast coast. I...
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CamperCare13 July 2022
Love scaling to the heavens to catch the greatest views? Then consider trekking to the tops of these walking summits! . #1. Tongariro Northern Circuit – Red Crater Summit. (43.1km, 3–4 Days, Seasonal Booking) . The Red Crater summit has the highest point of any NZ Great Walk and on a clear ...
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CamperCare13 July 2022
A dash of culture sprinkled in Queenstown mountain air, along with a plethora of outdoor activities, can enrich the spirit and revive the soul after weeks sheltering at home. The brown Otago landscape is a welcome sight after the drenched green fields of Taranaki. The deep blue water of Lake Waka...
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Automotive13 July 2022
Allan writes about his old mate Terry Marshall, whose name has been the credit under millions of photographs over millions of years (or so it seems), but he has been around since the mid-sixties and his enthusiasm has not dimmed. The sausage roll is from the award-winning Michael’s Bakery and th...
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Automotive13 July 2022
Cadillacs were big but they also had class and made a statement about their owners. The marque was also notable for a number of innovative engineering firsts. By Quinton Taylor with additional photography by Greg Elder. . . . Cadillac is one of the longest surviving marques in the Genera...
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Automotive13 July 2022
In the 1950s four-wheel-drive was not available from the factories, even though returned servicemen who had experienced it wanted it. In 1955 General Motors (GM) released its Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks, the second generation since the end of the war. As with previous generations the 3100 mod...
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Motorcycle13 July 2022
MOTO GUZZI FANS CELEBRATED THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR FAVOURITE BRAND IN RAGLAN, AT MOTO GUZZI NZ’S ‘TIKI TOUR’. With Covid preventing the Tiki Tour from running last year, avid Moto Guzzi fans gathered in Raglan to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Italian brand. . . . �...
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Motorcycle13 July 2022
Often spoken of with reverence in racing circles, the Marlboro Series began forty-nine years ago, and lasted from 1973/74 to 1977/1978. Those who experienced some of the sensational classic racing that went on will never forget it. . . . AN INTERNATIONAL SERIES. One of the most significant ...
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