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Warren and Erica, liveaboards currently traveling through New Zealand during cyclone season, outfit a Sprinter van with a rooftop tent to accommodate visiting family.3:04 They install the tent with borrowed tools and relocate existing solar panels to clear mounting space on the roof.2:24 The couple travels south from Auckland toward Rotorua, stopping to sample local meat pies before arriving at a mountain biking destination.6:31 They spend the day riding trails, noting the physical toll of the activity compared to their usual life aboard a boat.10:36 The day concludes with a soak in natural hot springs located at the base of the trail network.15:02 The pair plans to continue their trip with whitewater rafting, despite physical soreness from the biking.19:19

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