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Licenced To Retire

The story of John and Sarah's travel in their motorhome

Month: March 2018

Historic St. Bathans

Backtracking to St Bathans we visit this historic town a place stacked full of history. With camping at the DOC site it’s one of those must see places. Click on the photo to read the blog.… Read More Historic St. Bathans

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March 30, 2018May 10, 2020 licencedtoretire1 Comment

Cromwell or is that Countwell

Arriving in Cromwell we get to experience all the town has on offer, visit the Sunday market as well as stay at two different camps. Click on the photo to read the blog… Read More Cromwell or is that Countwell

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March 28, 2018June 27, 2018 licencedtoretire2 Comments

Gore to Kinloch with a few stops on the way.

The next part of our blog covers as we move from Gore to Kinloch and the beautiful scenery along the way. Click on the link to read … Read More Gore to Kinloch with a few stops on the way.

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March 25, 2018June 27, 2018 licencedtoretire1 Comment

Otago Rail Trail Part 4

After 7 days and over 300kms we finish the Rail Trail as we arrive into Clyde it’s an amazing sense of achievement a bit like finishing the Tour de France. Click on the link to read part 4 of this blog.… Read More Otago Rail Trail Part 4

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March 23, 2018June 27, 2018 licencedtoretire8 Comments

Otago Rail Trail Part 3

Part 3 of our Otago Rail Trail blog as we travel ffrom the highest point on the trail to Auripo also explore Naesby and the Museum at Hayes Engineering. Click to read the story.… Read More Otago Rail Trail Part 3

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March 21, 2018June 27, 2018 licencedtoretire6 Comments

Otago Rail Trail Part 2

Days three and four of our ride along the Otago Rail Trail with side trips as we head off to explore the area including Dansey Pass. Click on the blog to read the full story… Read More Otago Rail Trail Part 2

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March 19, 2018June 27, 2018 licencedtoretire4 Comments

Otago Rail Trail Part 1

Arriving in Middlemarch to start the Otago Rail Trail we discover that there is so much more to this than just riding the bikes. Part one of a three part blog… Read More Otago Rail Trail Part 1

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March 17, 2018October 30, 2019 licencedtoretire2 Comments

Kaitangata

Arriving in Kaitangata we plugged into power for only the second time since we have been on the road. Then exploring the area we come across a fabulous freedom camping area in Wangaloa. Check out the blog for more… Read More Kaitangata

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March 15, 2018June 27, 2018 licencedtoretire4 Comments

A Hidden Gem

The blog continues as we get onto the Otago Gold Cycle Trail and enjoy one of the most peaceful camping spots we have yet encountered. … Read More A Hidden Gem

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March 12, 2018April 9, 2020 licencedtoretire3 Comments

Lumsden and Gore

A visit to two small New Zealand towns that includes us stumbling across the best donuts we have ever tasted as well as finding an amazing aviation museum.… Read More Lumsden and Gore

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March 10, 2018June 27, 2018 licencedtoretire3 Comments

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Retiring in 2017 John and Sarah after much deliberation updated the motorhome to a Dethleffs Globetrotter XLi with a plan to set off on a journey around New Zealand.

We go to all sorts of lengths to get the right story for the blog.

Although they are not living in the van full time they do intend to make the most of this fantastic country and visit some if not all of the places there are to stay.

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