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Warren and Erica travel to Cape Reinga at the northern tip of New Zealand to hike and sandboard on the coastal dunes.1:04 The pair rents boards for $15 at the base of the dunes before hiking to the summit to descend the steep slopes.3:14 After visiting the northern point where the South Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea, they begin a southward journey toward the fjords.11:05 The couple lives in a 2007 Mercedes Sprinter van named Mr. Vandersen, which they outfitted for long-term road travel.17:19 The van features a three-burner propane stove, a sink with hot water, a shower, and a toilet.19:28 For connectivity and power, they utilize a roof-mounted Starlink system, lithium-ion batteries, an inverter, and solar panels.18:43 They manage their workspace and storage within the van while transitioning from their previous life aboard a boat.18:32

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