<strong>Painting New Zealand:</strong> When English artist Tom Napper got stuck in New Zealand during lockdown, he turned his unexpected year-plus stay into an art project documenting every place he visited.
Painting New Zealand: When English artist Tom Napper got stuck in New Zealand during lockdown, he turned his unexpected year-plus stay into an art project documenting every place he visited.
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<strong>Bikepacking:</strong> Napper began his NZ visit by joining a month-long bike tour. By the end of the trip, the pandemic had begun.
Bikepacking: Napper began his NZ visit by joining a month-long bike tour. By the end of the trip, the pandemic had begun.
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<strong>Te Rerenga Wairua:</strong> Also known as Cape Reinga, this area straddles the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. It was here that Napper began his journey.
Te Rerenga Wairua: Also known as Cape Reinga, this area straddles the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. It was here that Napper began his journey.
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<strong>Balclutha:</strong> This South Island town is where Napper was visiting friends and found out his flight back to the UK was postponed indefinitely.
Balclutha: This South Island town is where Napper was visiting friends and found out his flight back to the UK was postponed indefinitely.
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<strong>Queenstown:</strong> Napper spent weeks in the tourism capital drawing attractions like the Queenstown Clocktower.
Queenstown: Napper spent weeks in the tourism capital drawing attractions like the Queenstown Clocktower.
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<strong>The Church of the Good Shepherd:</strong> This scenic church is located on the edge of a lake in Tekapo.
The Church of the Good Shepherd: This scenic church is located on the edge of a lake in Tekapo.
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<strong>Miranda:</strong> This nature area is popular with birds and cows.
Miranda: This nature area is popular with birds and cows.
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<strong>Earnslaw Burn:</strong> The reward for this overnight hike? Views like these.
Earnslaw Burn: The reward for this overnight hike? Views like these.
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<strong>Glenorchy:</strong> This pretty small town is an easy day trip from Queenstown.
Glenorchy: This pretty small town is an easy day trip from Queenstown.
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<strong>The Remarkables:</strong> Also near Queenstown, head here for skiing and amazing scenic views.
The Remarkables: Also near Queenstown, head here for skiing and amazing scenic views.
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<strong>Mount Burns:</strong> This is a popular Southland day hike.
Mount Burns: This is a popular Southland day hike.
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<strong>The Catlins:</strong> This stretch of coastline is on the South Island.
The Catlins: This stretch of coastline is on the South Island.
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<strong>Steampunk HQ: </strong>This arts collective is one of the most popular places to visit in Oamaru.
Steampunk HQ: This arts collective is one of the most popular places to visit in Oamaru.
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<strong>Lake Rotoroa:</strong> This lake is surrounded by the greenery of Nelson Lakes National Park.
Lake Rotoroa: This lake is surrounded by the greenery of Nelson Lakes National Park.
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<strong>Bridge to Nowhere:</strong> This bridge, inside Whanganui National Park, has also become a metaphor for Napper's unexpected sojourn in his new adopted country.
Bridge to Nowhere: This bridge, inside Whanganui National Park, has also become a metaphor for Napper's unexpected sojourn in his new adopted country.
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