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What crazy Kiwis do on the weekend.(includes video)

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  • Started 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ
  • Latest reply from NNGM

  1. http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/2841006/The-little-van-that-could/

    The stretch of water is between the North & South Islands and is quite a dangerous stretch with tides ripping through there. I've crossed it in a large ferry in 7m(22ft) swells and believe me it was scary.

    Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #

  2. It's one of the deepest straits of water in the world, isn't it, MS? One good wave and they would have been swamped and in the water...

    Posted 2 years ago by jcat #

  3. I see they were inspired by "Top Gear" the British motoring programme. Wikipedia describe Cook Strait as one of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters in the world. I have to admit that van looked incredibly stable considering.

    Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #

  4. It's normally about a 3-4 hour crossing on a ferry. And apart from going by air this is the only way to get to the South Island. ie there is no bridge - not even the Sydney Harbour Bridge!

    Posted 2 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #

  5. So, is this TRUE or FALSE? By the way, check out the pix of MCW's visit to Chicago! We both said our dream is to come to visit our Kiwi friends! I really really want to meet you guys! It is a goal of mine to go to the UK next year and who knows? Maybe a trip to the UK is in order!

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

  6. Absolutely true, MC, we all saw the news coverage on TV, there was a television boat out on the strait with it, and it took them about 8 hours, I think. Oops, just reread the story -- 10 hours. And there's no handy islands for them to hop on once they're out in the middle of the Strait... Good ad for Toyota vans, don't you reckon?

    Posted 2 years ago by jcat #

  7. Totally true - and totally typical of Kiwi blokes to attempt this sort of thing!

    Posted 2 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #

  8. Krazy Kiwis! I love it!

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

  9. If you come to NZ we'll see if we can borrow the van to take you to the South Island! JCat will drive and I'll watch for dolphins and lighthouses. ;-)

    Posted 2 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #

  10. Ahhh, I think I'll take the ferry. They didn't say anything in that story about whether the van was seasick-proof...

    Posted 2 years ago by jcat #

  11. I think I might want to fly--or a large ferry that can handle the swells--I am a coward. The NZ version of extreme sports!

    Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

  12. Jcat, I did see a comment in an article that the support boat rocked more and the people wished they were in the van. Apparently the van was very stable :)

    Posted 2 years ago by Airyshone #

  13. http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/2843261/Strait-crossing-ambhibious-van-on-TradeMe

    They are selling the van.

    Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #

  14. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/auction-240747867.htm

    Posted 2 years ago by Airyshone #

  15. Wow...That's so cool! The bidding should be interesting to watch. Right now it seems quite reasonable. =D

    Posted 2 years ago by Karenopa #

  16. When I come to NZ we are NOT doing this! LOL We will have an eating/talking fest like we did in Chicago with MCW

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

  17. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww MC, I was looking forward to a spot of relaxing fishing and chatting in the van. Was it the 'facilities' that put you off?

    Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #

  18. the facilities are a bit different! LOL

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

  19. Yes they are, open air.

    Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #

  20. at least the air would clear out!

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

  21. "We made it and we didn't sink and we didn't get eaten by sharks".

    Ha. Crazy Kiwis. Actually I know a few American guys who have also done really stupid and danerous things.

    Posted 2 years ago by NNGM #


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