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End Chapter One

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Odyssey , n, ‘a long exciting journey on which a lot of things happen’ The nuggety little motor home that revealed Australia in all its glory is now in Auckland, and none the worse for wear. After Customs clearance and fumigation for any hitchhiking beasties on the wharf, the venerable vehicle now needs to go through NZ compliance and registration processes. Then we plan a mini makeover and fitting of a bike rack, ready to hit the road for further adventures. 
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Cruising on

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Ozmobile goes Kiwi ... here comes our trusty Transit into Auckland Harbour on the Meridian Ace vehicle carrier. We travelled 26,000 Km round Australia (plus Tasmania) comfortably and without a single breakdown in 6 months. So we couldn’t abandon the faithful Ford, which will be delivered ready for NZ compliance mid February.
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Spirit of Tasmania

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Not of a liquid or figurative nature, the Spirit ferried us back to Melbourne, a 10 hour overnight trip on calm seas in our own spacious cabin.Tasmania was the perfect finale to a marvellous adventure and we’re now looking forward to heading for home soon.
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Valley of views

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We stopped briefly in trampers paradise Cradle Mountain National Park, redolent of  the Tongariro area, and thought the $16.50 p/p charge to enter (on foot only or shuttle bus additional) a great idea to fund NZ national parks and required tourist facilities. From there, travelling to Devonport for the Spirit of Tasmania ferry tomorrow, the scenery changed to fertile valleys.
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Chuff chuffed

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Wonderful ride on the Wilderness Steam Railway from Queenstown 30 Km each way through the Coal River Gorge to Dubbel Barrel colonial gold mine workings. Panned for gold, but won’t be opening a Swiss bank account.
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Remains of Empire

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This beautiful 1823 bridge at Richmond, near Hobart, was built using convict labour in just two years and is Australia’s oldest  bridge in continuous use. Richmond has a number of chocolate box pretty Georgian buildings, plus very classy gift and antique shops (though I resisted the urge to purchase.)
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Sunset on the beach

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Beautiful sunset view from the Ozmobile at the White Beach caravan park on the Port Arthur Peninsula. On the previous day the sea was really choppy but absolutely calm next day. The weather and scenery in Tasmania is very similar to the South Island, particularly around Wanaka.
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