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Campervan trip on New Zealand's Wanganui River Road: gravel, mud and abyss

07.07.2026 08:00 1 min 2 sources РУС
Bocholter Borkener Volksblatt DEU + 1 more
Campervan trip on New Zealand's Wanganui River Road: gravel, mud and abyss
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In Brief

Reporter Kathrin Steevens embarked on a campervan trip through New Zealand. On the Wanganui River Road she faced gravel, mud and steep drops, making the journey unforgettable.

Reporter Kathrin Steevens set off on a campervan trip through New Zealand. What began as a dream tour turned into a thrill on the Wanganui River Road. The road was covered with gravel and mud, with a deep abyss on one side. According to Steevens, this made the trip unforgettable but nerve-wracking. The story is part of the series 'My Unforgettable Holiday'.

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Camper trip along New Zealand's Wanganui River Road: between rubble and abyss

07.07.2026 Bocholter Borkener Volksblatt DEU Original source

Series: My Unforgettable Holiday: Between Rubble and Abyss in New Zealand

07.07.2026 Münsterland Zeitung DEU Original source

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