Destination: New Zealand

South Island - Week 1

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 | By hellie_and_bracey | Views [676] | Comments [6]

Our time in New Zealand started on Mon 22nd Sept after an epic 28 hour journey.  We arrived in Christchurch and were met by James' brother Simon and girlfriend Rachel who have been living over here since January. They whisked us off to Bruce and Mary's ... Read more >

Photos: Coromandel Peninsula

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

The farm in Whitianga

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1279]

Mill Creek Rd., which is where I was headed, was very rocky and bumpy, and he seemed to enjoy driving through the rocks. He dropped me off right in front of the property. After eight rides and several hours, I was at my destination. It was raining, ... Read more >

Gallery: Isle du Nord

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 | By manu-sean | Photo Gallery

South Island Travels

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By dave_sarah | Views [396] | Comments [1]

We're in Queenstown now - the adrenalin capital of NZ. We went jetboating this morning, it is great fun - racing around and doing 360s was really cool and definetely to be recommended. Dave's persuaded me to go rafting tomorrow, slightly scary but you ... Read more >

I made it to New Zealand!

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By laurfish | Views [627]

I'm here!  Here's a brief catch-up... I was off to a slow start upon arriving to Christchurch, but I'm beginning to pick up momentum.  I just spent two and a half days in Christchurch and I'm heading out today to the Banks Penninsula to a small town ... Read more >

Gallery: Okereka

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 | By cirila | Photo Gallery

Lake Okereka

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 | By cirila | Views [298]

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 [518]

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 [2665]

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 [834]

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 [595]

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 [438]

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 >