October 1, 2022
Estes Park, CO
Registry
Welcome to the registry page! We're quite happy to be living comfortably with our current assortment of home goods, so as avid travelers we decided to build out a less traditional registry where each item is a unique component of our wish-list for a dream honeymoon vacation in New Zealand!
If you feel inclined to give a gift for our wedding, first off thank you!, and secondly, we'd ask that you consider contributing to one of the activities below in place of a physical gift. We'll be sure to take lots of pictures and document how it all goes!
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This one's pretty self-explanatory... help us to get there in the first place! Airfare is the main barrier to our dream honeymoon in New Zealand, so we greatly appreciate any contributions.
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Plane Tickets
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An adrenaline fix full of firsts! This tour is a full day of guided ice climbing on the scenic Franz-Josef Glacier, combined with a helicopter ride there and back.
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Heli Ice Climbing
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Milford Sound is one of the most renowned natural wonders of New Zealand, and has a unique underwater ecosystem to go along with it. This dive package would be a fantastic way to see all aspects of the sound, as it includes 2 SCUBA dives, a boat cruise, and dry suit training.
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SCUBA Diving: Milford Sound
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This is one of the top SCUBA locations in the world, and the top rated one in all of New Zealand. It's home to a fascinating mix of temperate and subtropical aquatic life brought together by the East Australian Current.
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SCUBA Diving: Poor Knights
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This all-day adventure combines a wide array of activities into one package. There's rafting, rappelling, ziplining, and tubing, all within a dark cave system lit by natural glow worms throughout. Truly a one-of-a-kind experience!
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Waitomo Caves Adventure
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While a visit to Auckland isn't complete without stopping by Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, this package takes it to the next level. It allows entry into the penguin enclosure itself to get up close and personal with the birds.
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Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Penguin Passport
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This restaurant prides itself on drawing from Maori and Polynesian roots, but reinventing the food in an upscale modern way. It was named Best in Travel 2021 by Lonely Planet.
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HIAKAI Restaurant
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"Simple Done Well" is the motto of Hopgood's. This five-course tasting menu promises a unique experience sourced locally, complete with a wine pairing coming from the nearby world-class vineyards of the Marlborough region.
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Hopgood's Restaurant
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Complement our peaceful rainforest hikes with something a little more extreme! This self-guided tour involves seeing the rainforest in a totally new way - with an exhilarating drive straight through it! (Limited to a maintained trail for obvious nature preservation reasons)
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On Yer Bike! ATV Tour
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Even though Drew is mostly afraid of heights, if this one gets funded we'll do it! This mini-adventure involves walking along a catwalk suspended 630 feet in the air on New Zealand's tallest building, with no guide rails and only a harness to hold onto.
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The Auckland Skytower Skywalk
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What's a trip to New Zealand without a hefty dose of local seafood? This Japanese venue offers local oysters, fresh sushi and sashimi classics, and a tasting menu to try it all!
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Ebisu Restaurant
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As one of the premier restaurants in Queenstown, Rata has become world-renowned as an upscale take on quintessential New Zealand food.
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Rata Restaurant
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This package is a stunning guided tour of the Lord of the Rings Hobbiton movie set at dusk, ending at the Green Dragon Inn with a full themed dinner banquet. As proper LotR nerds, nothing could sound more appealing!
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Hobbiton
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While a visit to Whakarewarewa village highlights the present-day life of native Maoris, this experience at Tamaki is focused on a celebration of the more traditional aspects of their culture. The package includes ceremonies, interactive cultural displays, and a communal feast to round out the night.
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Tamaki Maori Village
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An essential part of any Lord of the Rings inspired visit to New Zealand. This combo tour explores the "Weta Cave", a museum full of artifacts used on set, along with an inside look at the world of miniature effects used in blockbuster filmmaking.
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Weta Workshop Tour
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Rangitoto is a huge volcano island just off the Auckland shore. This ferry package would take us across the bay to hike and explore the island ourselves.
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Ferry to Rangitoto Island
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This luge is one of a kind. Its 900 meters of racetrack, complete with tunnels, twists & turns has become a leading attraction in Queenstown. Tickets include multiple rides of the luge itself, along with scenic gondola rides for the day.
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The Queenstown Luge
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This tour package combines a guided tour of the Whakarewarewa village with admittance to nearby trails through a bubbling geyser landscape. We hope to respectfully learn about New Zealand's Maori heritage during our trip, and this visit would be a part of that to see how they preserve their cultural roots in the modern world.
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Whakarewarewa Maori Village and Geyser Tour
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Tickets to cross the longest swing bridge in all of New Zealand, but that's not all. It also includes a high-speed zipline for the return trip!
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Buller Gorge Swingbridge
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A walk to remember above the canopy. This network of catwalks is suspended 60 feet off the ground and offers a serene and scenic view of the forest below. We can't think of a better way to begin a day of adventure.
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West Coast Treetop Walk
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This museum offers a deep dive into the history of New Zealand, with a rich collection of artifacts and exhibits covering Maori Culture.
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The Auckland War Memorial Museum
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For all the days along the way