Destination: New Zealand

Gallery: Christmas in New Zealand at Endless Summer Lodge.

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Northland and the Dunes

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Off to Paihia.

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Gallery: On the road to Omapere

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Orewa North – The start of our Christmas Northland tour.

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Arrival in Auckland

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 | By claremccallum | Views [692] | Comments [3]

Hey guys! This is the first time I've had chance to write on this blog, so sorry to those of you who have been checking only to find a completely empty space! We have made it here safely. The journey went well, all except one small mishap which involved ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Aukland- the best bits

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 | By annamar810 | Views [1245] | Comments [1]

So it's our last proper day in Auckland before we make a move and really start exploring and although Auckland is a really fun city it will be nice to actually see the country properly- if all goes according to the present plan (which changes everytime ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Comiat

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 | By tamarquina | Views [700] | Comments [3]

El temps passa volant... 3 mesets i...ara em quedo soleta a veure com va. I com no, l'ultim dia sempre han de passar coses per estressar-nos dvd's de fotos que no funcionen, tendes que tanquen, regalets, histeria i plorera...tot corrent per no perdre ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

3 Month Recap

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 | By kiwi_kerry | Views [941]

Well I guess it’s time for a journal update from the land waay down under. It’s been 3 months already (seems like it’s been longer to be honest). I just had two wonderful weeks off work for the Christmas holidays (NZ offices pretty much shut down for ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Kuaotuna (Coromandel Peninsula)

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Bay of Islands - Christmas Holiday

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 | By kiwi_kerry | Photo Gallery

The Rakiura Track

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [2110]

Described as a 3 day moderate to difficult track, this was my chance to get out in the bush and see kiwi's - the brown flightless bird kind i should add. The first walk went quick - the signs give generous times and i had the weather with me, it wasn't ... Read more >

Tags: island, trekking

strawberry fields, hokey pokey, and church

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 | By elawlor | Views [1024] | Comments [6]

Well, my one regret for the day is that I didn't take any pictures. But sometimes pictures take away from an experience. Or at least that's what I'll keep telling myself. I don't like having regrets when traveling. I will always remember the time I wished ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Stewart Island

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [2888]

I came to Stewart Island for some quiet time with nature, my books and to catch up on some sleep.  So it didn't quite go to plan.  New mates, Christmas dinner with some locals, golf lessons from experts, a lovely stay with an Octogenarian (I'm currently ... Read more >

Tags: island

Arrival and first days

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 | By tomfremlin | Views [464]

Having had about the worst possible start to the trip - contracting a tummy bug and then facing the prospect of 24 whole hours of travel - things could really only get better. Unfortunately, before they did this, things got worse. I was helped through ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation