Destination: New Zealand

Was all prepared for a skydive today..but it was cancelled due to some bad weather coming in

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 | By justin | Views [396]

Gallery: Queenstown

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 | By justin | Photo Gallery

Gallery: New Zealand since New Year's

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By blake_harvey | Photo Gallery

The West (Wet) coast

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By amyaaron | Views [474]

We took a very long drive around the national park, thrugh dirty Westport to eventually arrive at Karamea! The start of the hephy track. We walked about 2 hrs of a 5 day track! It was lovely, green and very wet, but amazing! The sandflies got the better ... Read more >

Rafting and Bungee.....Queenstown, New Zealand

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By justin | Views [701] | Video

Jonathan   (my roomy) had booked white water rafting this morning, and I had decided that I’d join him.   However, during the night the heavy rain had made the river we were hoping to do, too high and the flow too fast.   W e therefore decided ... Read more >

Ashburton & Christchurch

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [1257]

Ross, an old family friend from Shropshire, moved to New Zealand a few years back so we decided to pay him and his girlfriend Ceci a visit. The campervan and us rolled into the agricultural heart of NZ, Ashburton, and into the curious world of Ross Appleby.... Read more >

Queenstown & Milford Sound

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [1059] | Comments [1]

Queenstown We liked the atmosphere in Queenstown as soon as we arrived. It's really buzzing and busy at the same time as being quite quaint with cosy little pubs and cafes. One of the first things we did was book ourselves ... Read more >

Glaciers & Wanaka

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [738]

Taking the winding road out of Akaroa we were soon into the countryside again. We were heading for Arthur's Pass, a road that weaves over the spine of NZ's mountain range and its assoicated ski fields. Blessed again with ludicrous views and perfect weather ... Read more >

Kaikoura & Akaroa

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [3980] | Comments [1]

Kaikoura   We decided to make Kaikoura our first stop on the South Island. It sounded like a sweet little town and apparently we might see some seals. That was no lie. As we approached the town, I spotted a seal on the ... Read more >

Taupo & Wellington

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [1219]

The journey to Taupo threw up a few surprises. On our way into the town of Tirau I noticed a new and impressive factory adorned with 'Corruagted Creations' signage. It was a big building and I couldn't imagine that there would be that much demand ... Read more >

Auckland & Bay of Islands

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [829]

Auckland We arrived in New Zealand in the middle of a torrential downpour that didn't really stop all night. Already feeling slightly anxious about the campervan I had been talked into hiring for our three and a half weeks travelling through the country, ... Read more >

We cheated already!

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 | By amyaaron | Views [490]

The second day we drove a great distance through Nelson and up the to beautiful Abel Tasman National park ready to camp by the beach. Unfortunately they were full. We were happy to stay in a recommended and very cheap Hostel/barn! An old hippy orchard ... Read more >

Auckland - Queenstown, NZ

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 | By justin | Views [644]

Arrived at Queenstown in good time and checked into the hostel.  Decided to check into a dormitory in a nice hostel called Deco.   At the back it has a lovely view over Lake Wakatipu.   It since it was only about midday, and I could only ... Read more >

Photos: Kepler Track

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Onto the camping!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 | By amyaaron | Views [411]

After picking Mum up from Christchurch we drove to Motunau and stayed with the olds for a few days. Visited the beautiful Hanmar Springs for a good bath. Heading up north, we stopped at Kaikoura to catch the seals! After a long drive we decided to stay ... Read more >