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Yes and the sky is bluer somehow. I remember driving through the south Island and it was just postcard scenery the whole way

You ever did the Hillary Trail? I noticed that indeed so much in the middle of nature. Posted some photos here that support my case haha ;) https://steemit.com/travel/@budgetbucketlist/a-4-day-trek-through-the-bush-bush-in-solitude-hillary-trail-waitakere-ranges-new-zealand

Thanks I will have a look, keep us posted on your adventures!