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No - went for a work/social club trip actually. Apart from the fact i was sick on the way over as I do not "do" boats, it was a great trip. We went up the North side of the island - not the main part. I think the main part of the island would be fantastic as apparently you can see Kokako which i would like to see. The North part had less of a hill to climb but the view was still spectacular. The waiting time for permits was a lot less as well - apparently in peak summer season you have to book a few months in advance. We booked 3 weeks in advance to go along the North side.

I am not sure you can camp on the island can you? Unless DoC allows some groups to stay overnight. If they do, that would be fantastic!

Actually I would recommend to anyone to go to Kapiti Island. It was lovely and quite good being able to see birds such as the Takahe which was thought extinct for a while.

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You can definitely do an overnight stay. They have cabins and stuff.

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You guys are making me miss home! Great pics :)

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Yesterday's selection.

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I have never noticed before that the pic of the fire engine actually has a little fireman on it. He is even wearing a hat. How cute.

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This week's camera phone selection:

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00112.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00131.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00134.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00135.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00136.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00145.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00146.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00148.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00149.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00152.jpg

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Winter in Marlborough

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Winter in NZ!
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00220.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00224.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00225.jpg
Little blue heron
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00207.jpg
More sunsets and sunrises
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00238.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC08956.jpghttp://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00209.jpg

A bit of wood
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00226.jpg

What services?!?
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00214.jpg

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The houses of parliament
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00198.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00201.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00202.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00203.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00204.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00205.jpg

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More classy pics thanks Rob...and boy those New Zealanders really know about customer service eh?!:rofl:

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Bay of Islands this morning, stopped raining at last! ( started again now though!)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26...rangitane3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26...rangitane4.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26...rangitane2.jpg

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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/bobadoodle/SH1.jpg

misty morning State highway 1 !

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Awesome photo pixi-dust, thank you :thumbsup:

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The Pixi-Dust photo looks more like a Constable masterpiece!

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That's simply stunning my little pixie friend.:thumbup:

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:wub: thanks it was a beautiful morning, well worth getting up early to go fishing and catch ...nothing.

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You caught a stunning scene! Makes me almost want to return!

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you wouldn't want to just now - the weather is absolutely horrible

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Just thought I'll bump this thread. Some great pictures and new pics would be appreciated!:thumbup:

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Oh, okay then :)

Martinborough Fair:

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00146-1.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00148-1.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00151.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00152-1.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00154-1.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00156-1.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00160.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00161-1.jpg

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Waitangi Day in Wellington

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The colossal squid at Te Papa and a few snaps outside:

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01324.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01325.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01327.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01330.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01336.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01338.jpg

One of the free concerts at the Botanic Gardens
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00121-1.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00122-1.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00123.jpg

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Dull day!!
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00140-1.jpg
Mussels with little crabs in :-o
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01195.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01196.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00105.jpg
Ramp to the top of the council car park in Wellington!
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...DSC00107-1.jpg

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Views from the office

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Some cars :)
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01247.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01289.jpg
This is typical of your boy-racers - intercooler that doesn't fit and a huge rev counter with change-up light!!
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01249.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC01250.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00129.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00119.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00118.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00085.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...h_DSC00081.jpg

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great pics :thumbsup:

these are some ugly cars... except the last three.

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Rob,
I`m going back to Harrogate next week after two months in Ngaio and some time in Gisborne. My son drove me through Tawa about a month ago. I look forward to continuing to view your pics back in Yorks.
Pat.