Destination: New Zealand

Gallery: New Zealand 3, Christchurch, Kiakoura, Nelson and Wellington

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 | By justin | Photo Gallery

Leaving New Zealand

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 | By pdrozinsky | Views [720] | Comments [4]

Well my friends, Sadly our time in NewZealand has come to an end. It has just flown by or should I say we have flown through this beautiful country by car!! Last time we wrote we were in Queenstown. Now that's a lively city, they actually keep things ... Read more >

Christchurch/Goodbye New Zealand (for now)

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 | By erin_and_pete | Views [560]

We've spent five days in Christchurch exploring the city and getting prepared for our SE Asia trip.  It was a nice break from our roadtrip and camping, since we stayed in the same hostel every night (with a bed every night and a shower every morning!!).... Read more >

Gallery: A few days in Christchurch

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 | By erin_and_pete | Photo Gallery

The North Island - Nelson/Wellington/Taupo

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 | By justin | Views [1726]

3rd Feb Spent the whole day making my way to Wellington located on the North Island.  Checked into the Central YHA in Wellington.  One of the best hostels I've stayed at in a city. Great location, great facilities...even had a TV theatre room.... Read more >

New Zealand: North Island

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 | By lockers | Views [707]

January 21 st - 31 st Route Wellington – Feilding – Ohakune – Whakapapa Village – Taupo – Huka Falls – Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland – Rotorua – Waitamo Caves – Kawhia – Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa Peninsula – Auckland. Km Driven: ... Read more >

New Zealand: South Island

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 | By lockers | Views [699]

January 5 th – January 21st Route Christchurch – Akaroa – (Route 72) – Geraldine – Lake Tekapo – Lake Pukaki – Hunter Valley (Mt. Cook Village) – Oamaru – Dunedin – Otago Peninsula – Taiaroa ... Read more >

From Haast to Wanaka

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 | By bob_and_caroline | Views [616] | Comments [1]

I'm thrilled to say the weather has improved significantly since we left the west coast.  We drove from Haast over the Haast Pass to Wanaka, stopping off en route at various beauty spots for photos or to be assailed by my nememis - sandflies. I was ... Read more >

Gallery: Wanaka and Makarora

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 | By bob_and_caroline | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Christchurch to Haast

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 | By bob_and_caroline | Photo Gallery

Nelson and Golden Beaches

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 | By justin | Views [527]

Drove to Golden Bay with an American called Mia (I think that´s her name) from the hostel.  The road trip took us though Abel Tasmen.  According to the NZ Department of Conservation; Abel Tasmen is and I quote…. “ renowned for its golden beaches, ... Read more >

Gallery: The north island

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 | By amyaaron | Photo Gallery

Gallery: The deep south

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 | By amyaaron | Photo Gallery

Nelson

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 | By justin | Views [550]

Headed North up the east coast today towards Nelsons.   A lovely drive through the NZ countryside   and through the vineyards of the Marlborough region.   Nelson is smallish town located on the very North of the South Island.   Checked into Honeysuckle ... Read more >

NZ - First Impressions

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 | By bob_and_caroline | Views [581]

We're now in New Zealand and have undergone something of a weather turnaround that is probably fitting given that we are now effectively on our way home.  For starters, the temperature is now around 30C lower than it was last weekend which is a massive ... Read more >