Ipoh Short Getaway

[27 May 2017] A short trip to Ipoh. First stop at Ipoh railway station.

A walk in Ipoh town to explore the mural arts.

Ipoh Nga Choi Gai chicken rice / hor fan for lunch.

The Ho Yan Hor museum (free entrance)

Ipoh Old Town white coffee mural art:

New Zealand Day 13

[31 Mar 2017] Breakfast before leaving Christchurch

We fuel up full tank of petrol and returned our rental car. We were sent back to Christchurch airport and flying back to Auckland.

Unfortunately, due to transit in Gold Coast suddenly cancelled, we're sent to Mantra on View Hotel for overnight.

Anyhow, flight delayed more than 6 hours and we managed to claim our travel insurance.

An extra night in Gold Coast Surfers Paradise that ended our long vacation.

The next day morning 9am (1 Apr 2017) we fly back from Gold Coast and reached KL at 4pm. Home Sweet Home.

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New Zealand Day 12

[30 Mar 2017] We were returning to Christchurch. By noon, we reached the Christchurch city centre. At the New Regent Street:

Lunch at The Nook Thai Eatery in New Regent Street. Green curry, Tom yum soup and Pad Thai noodles.

A visit to Cardboard Cathedral:

Passby the Re:START Mall.

We reached the Bridge of Remembrance:

People punting on the Avon River:

We went in Canterbury Museum for toilet.

Continued our city walk.

Last day shopping. Dinner at the Italian Deli and Cafe.

Check-in All Stars Inn on Bealey, a modern and young hostel.

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New Zealand Day 11

[29 Mar 2017] Dunedin Townhall in the morning. Time to pack and go to Oamaru.

Stopby the mysterious Moeraki Boulders Cafe, Bar and Gift Shop.

The rocks that naturally made from centuries of sea erosion.

Explore the historical city of Oamaru.

Around Victorian Precinct. At Steampunk:

The Galley Cafe

At the Friendly Bay Playground.

The Penguins Nest cafe.

Continue explore the Victorian Precinct. Harbour Street.

Visit to the Whitestone Cheese.

Fish and Chips for lunch.

Wedges with bacon, cheese, sourcream and sweet chilli.

Stroll along the Thames Street.

Church of St Lukes Anglican.

Bought ticket from Blue Penguin Colony.

At the Bushy Beach to view the yellow-eyed penguin.

Sleeping seal.

Check-in Redkettle Backpackers. A very old hostel.

Our early homecooked dinner - Baked beans and Broccoli.

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New Zealand Day 10

[28 Mar 2017] Travelling to Dunedin. Depart from Lake Te Anau to Dunedin required roughly 4hrs+ drive.

Lunch at The Jitsu with Bento set.

After lunch, we explore the Dunedin city with historical buildings. St Paul's Cathedral. 

Otago Daily Times

Dunedin Railway station.

 

 

Cadbury World in Dunedin

Unfortunately the tour was closed earlier due to staff meeting.

First Church of Otago

Baldwin Street - the world steepest street.

Some houses along Baldwin Street.

 

 

Check-in to On Top Backpackers.

Our room was upgraded to ensuite room with limited free wifi.

 
 Our DIY dinner.

 Free pool for guests.

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