Destination: New Zealand

What Lies Beneath Waitomo

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 | By obonini | Views [643]

We woke up nice and early in Rotorua and jumped on to the bus to make our way towards Waitomo. Before we left we went to the Agridome outside of Rotorua, kind of like a farm center. We were given the option of going to see a show that was one about sheep ... Read more >

Rapid in Rotorua

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 | By obonini | Views [857]

This morning I had no time to get breakfast. That was not good. At 7.30am we all checked out from the hostel in Mercury Bay and made our way along the long road to Rotorua. After about 2 and a half hours of trying to keep myself awake we arrived at ... Read more >

Gallery: Rotorua

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 | By obonini | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Mercury Bay

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 | By obonini | Photo Gallery

The Road to Mercury Bay

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 | By obonini | Views [812] | Comments [1]

I dragged myself out of bed in time for the early morning Kiwi Experience bus. After everyone was on, and we had picked up a few more passengers from another stop, we headed up to Mt. Eden, which I had already been to the first day that I arrived in ... Read more >

See You Later Auckland

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 | By obonini | Views [450] | Comments [2]

Finaly, I got round to doing it! Today I went over to IEP and I booked my Kiwi Experience bus. I leave tomorrow morning at 8.20am, heading down to Mercury Bay (Whitianga), stopping at Thames and Hahei on the way there. As nice a city as Auckland is, ... Read more >

Take It Iron!

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 | By obonini | Views [352] | Comments [5]

Oh yes, today, for the first time in my life, I did all of my own ironing. My crash course from nana Moira payed off. I was so proud of myself that I decided to take a picture so that I never forget this day. I wont be able to see how well I've done ... Read more >

Movies And Sight Seeing

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 | By obonini | Views [552] | Comments [1]

Yesterday over at the IEP center me and Daryl were looking for things to do so we signed ourselves up for everything they had going. Last night, joined by Carys, we went to IEPs movie night. 10 dollars for a movie, burger and fries! Im all about the ... Read more >

“Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy makes a man wise”

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 | By endless_wonder | Views [385]

  Who was Benjamin Franklin kidding! In the Kaituna River, on an inflatable piece of rubber tubing, there seemed little if anything wise about our Saturday morning adventures. Bravely sharing this outdoor expedition were four of my friends, Sam, Diego, ... Read more >

Tags: rotorua - kaituna cascades

Gallery: New Zealand - South Island

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 | By eoghancito | Photo Gallery

All very Irish on the East Coast

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 | By eoghancito | Views [1080]

As we made our way back south down the Milford Road we made a stop for a longer trek up to Key Summit, so named because three rivers flow south, east and west to three different seas from the peak. Fabulous views and alpine bogs at the top.... Read more >

Tags: birthday, camera, camping, hostel, paddy, prison, rugby

So Many Boats

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 | By obonini | Views [363] | Comments [2]

I've not been up to thaaat much lately hence the shortage of entrys so I thought I'd better make one today. Today, Daryl said he was planning on going for a walk to check out the proper part of the harbour where all the boats are and I decided to go ... Read more >

Tower In The Sky

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 | By obonini | Views [349]

Tonight I met up with Alberto and his two friends Alex and Suhaimi again to go for a meal in the revolving resturaunt. Unfortunatley Beren couldn't be with us tonight as, I was very shocked to hear, he took a heart attack at the weekend! He is in hospital ... Read more >

Volcanic Activity and a Possible Change Of Plans

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 | By obonini | Views [270]

Yesterday the few of us that are still staying in Auckland, Daryl, Gemma, Cheryl and I, jumped on a bus and headed to a beach that, yet again, I've forgotten the name of (I should really start writing them down). It was pretty damn sunny so I made good ... Read more >

Mt. Arthur Lookout

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1669]

I’ve spent four nights in Ngatimoti now, and I certainly felt better today than I did yesterday. This morning I woke up at 9:45 AM and washed up. Last night I had a dream that I was stranded in Sao Paulo. I was ready for a walk up to Mt. Arthur ... Read more >