Just to explain my current travels - I'm taking part in the Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer Rail & Coach Tour around the South Island of New Zealand, with lots of rail experiences included (see https://www.siredmundhillaryexplorer.com/2025-2026-new-tours).

I'll be writing three posts a week as I go exclusively for patrons of my Patreon, so please consider signing up at the link below - membership starts from $4 per month, and you can cancel anytime: https://www.patreon.com/timrichards

Hope to see you onboard!

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South Island Train Tours | 2025/2026 Season | Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer

Journey with us from Christchurch into the deep south of New Zealand for a journey of a lifetime and experience the postcard perfect vistas and dramatic alpine scenery that this part of the world is renowned for using a combination of Train & Luxury Coach.

@timrichards You will be/were very close to some of my family when you are in the Kingston area. A very gorgeous area, as is most of NZ :)
@LifeTimeCooking Yes I've never seen this southwest area before and it is remarkably lush and green and mountainous.
@timrichards They are situated in a spot with mountains 360° around them - The Remarkables within a few km, and the others further. It is very special.