Destination: New Zealand

Where the hell are we and why are we here

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By mattnpete | Views [863] | Comments [4]

After a few days sunning it up in The Bay Of Islands we decided to head further north to the much spoken about 90 Mile Beach. What a waste of time that was, the beach is huge and drivable, thats about all it had going for it to be fair, we stayed and ... Read more >

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Christchurch

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By sarahandphil | Views [1042] | Comments [1]

Hi everyone, We arrived in Christchurch on Thursday after 3 great weeks in Oz. The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa which means 'Land of the Long White Cloud' and we could see why as we flew over the island..... We spent our first ... Read more >

Gallery: Antarctic Center

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By florida_family | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Akaroa Bach and Town

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By florida_family | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Swimming with Dolphims

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By florida_family | Photo Gallery

So Far..

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By cirila | Views [425]

So far all is well i am happily here in New Zealand

Gallery: Random Bits of Northland

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By mattnpete | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Paihia - Bay of Islands

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By mattnpete | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Christchurch

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By rory2034 | Photo Gallery

The Bay Of Islands

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By mattnpete | Views [553]

After much driving (very scenic) we arrived in the Bay Of Islands, Paihia to be specific. The weather had finally changed and it was hot hot hot, after much debating we finally decided to go for a swim directly opposite the town centre, the Beach was ... Read more >

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Lost on Mt Karioi??

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By brentoc | Views [1274]

After 3 summers in Raglan, I finally got around to attacking Mt Karioi.  I had spend a lot of time looking at the mountain, from the beach, from the surf club, from the road into Raglan.  I could almost picture myself standing on the summit amidst the ... Read more >

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Barra de Navidad

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By carolwil | Views [453]

Barra de Navidad is a gorgeous little town right by the beach and there are not many tourists!!! I think I have found a little paradise here!!  Im staying in a little hotel less than 1/2 block from the beach - its a hard life!!  The beach is absolutely ... Read more >

Christchurch

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 | By abelaine | Views [780] | Comments [1]

Our real last day was here I suppose.  However we spent the day travelling to the city, then out to a area called Lyttletown which was on a cove or peninsula. Was pretty, we did a few hours trek, nothing serious.  Took lunch in our great camper to a ... Read more >

Dolphins and Penguins and Snow, Oh My!

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 | By florida_family | Views [867]

David’s parents have been visiting from Florida and my sister Pam just arrived, so we decided it was time for another road trip. We hopped on a plane and made the quick flight to Christchurch on the South Island.   From there we made a 90 minute drive ... Read more >

Gallery: Christchurch

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 | By sarahandphil | Photo Gallery