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2021 South Island Trip

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This is the plan, of course as they say "no plan survives contact" but they do also say "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail" so I like to make a plan, and so far this is my plan...  __________________________________________________________________________ 06/02/2021 | Saturday | Day 1 Home to Blenheim  This day is pretty much all about just getting it done, just get onto the South Island, bang the two destinations in google maps and see what it thinks the fastest route for the day is, then do that. Auckland to Wellington   | 665 km | 8:00 hr Ferry to Accommodation  | 22 km | 20 min 06:00 - Depart from Auckland. 15:00 - Check-in at ferry [my sailing is running an hour early]  19:30 - Arrive in Picton  Drive to Blenheim Accommodation: Four Seasons Backpackers 2 Ferry Road Spring Creek Blenheim 7202 New Zealand Cost: $70 | Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom __________________________________________________________________________ 07/02/20...