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Warren and Erica, currently on a break from sailing, are traveling through New Zealand in a van.0:05 They participate in a whitewater rafting trip with Rotorail Rafting, which includes navigating 14 rapids and the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall, a 7-meter (21-foot) drop.4:59 The water temperature is approximately 23 degrees Celsius.4:57 Later, the pair explores the Karangahake Gorge, a former 19th-century gold mining site.19:48 They hike through historic mining tunnels that require a light source, where they observe glow worms.18:26 The couple notes that van life presents challenges similar to boat life, specifically regarding limited battery storage and the inability to collect rainwater during heavy rain, though they appreciate the ease of grocery shopping compared to dinghy trips.11:56

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