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On Cook’s Trail
Using Captain Cook’s first points of contact as a reference and a Roadcraft BaseJumper OCV (Overland Camping Vehicle) as his stead, Jason Burgess set the controls for the farthest eastern edges of the lower North Island. Along the way he discovered wide open-country and hardy souls along epic beaches where he retired each night within earshot of a shore break. <<<READ MORE>>>
Travel Type - Weekend Escapes
Be a Tourist in Your Own City
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Take a Spin On One of New York’s Stunning Carousels
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Have A Grape Time! Wine in Australia
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A Dozen Great Reasons to Visit Waiheke Island
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Walk into Luxury
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On Cook’s Trail
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