Destination: New Zealand

Gallery: Okereka

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 | By cirila | Photo Gallery

Lake Okereka

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 | By cirila | Views [324]

Lake Okereka is just over the hillside from Rotorua. John and I travelled by car to this beautifull spot.

Tags: okereka

Kiwi kiwi

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 | By catherine_haf | Views [576]

Ahhhh all is calm here in New Zealand. Flew over 'the alps' into Christchurch yesterday, and after manic 'can do' 'that's amazing' oz, New Zealand seems so peaceful and calm. Half thought of changing my ticket so I could stay here. But come on Cath -... Read more >

Gallery: New Zealand

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Photo Gallery

My 24th! A Big Leap

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [2854]

Happy Birthday to me! It was my free day today at the Dorje Chang Institute! I woke up at 9:30, had some Weet-Bix and a cuppa before packing for the day becuase I wanted to get into Auckland early. With my camera, credit card, and some money I hit ... Read more >

A taste of Buddhism in Aotearoa

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [958]

Welcome to the Dorje Chang Institute! A Tibetan Buddhist centre where big love and wisdom is practiced and absolutely no living thing is killed. It's a 2.5 hectare "Garden of Eden" with the high-rises of Auckland off in the distance. There ... Read more >

Tags: buddhism, culture, people

Gallery: South Island, the last bit

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 | By gillsherratt | Photo Gallery

From Nelson Onwards

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 | By gillsherratt | Views [629]

Well, this is a new way to share my stories! We left Nelson and headed back towards the West Coast for Kaikoura and the whale watching. Was a lovely drive over there and just outside Kaikoura was a place you could stop at the side of the road and have ... Read more >

Happy Birthday to Me

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 | By dave_sarah | Views [466]

Well I've finally done it and hit the big 3-0! Wow. It's been beautifuly bright and sunny and we've had a lovely day wandering around the Golden Bay. Long beautiful sandy beaches, waterfalls, jungles and snow capped mountains to admire and chocolate ... Read more >

Stony Batter

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [2030]

"Yoo-hoo, today is a great day if you want to go to Stony Batter" Roberta calls into my room at 8:30 AM. I'm glad I did because I've been waking up a little too late the past few days. She was right, so I thought I'd seize the opportunity ... Read more >

Gallery: Sky Diving over Lake Wanaka

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 | By mike-annie | Photo Gallery

Leaving the USA

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 | By asmiles22 | Views [294]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am leaving this Tuesday Sept 9th. I am arriving in Auckland on Sept 11th at 5am. I dont know what time it will be here on the Cape. Two days in flight. Crazy!

Gallery: New Zealand - South Island Continued

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 | By mike-annie | Photo Gallery

Photos: Waiheke Island

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

North Island travels

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 | By dave_sarah | Views [436]

We've been in New Zealand just over a week now and are having a great time (as usual). After a brief stop in Auckland, we headed up to the very north and saw where the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea meet. We went on a fast boat ride round the Bay of Islands ... Read more >