Destination: New Zealand

Aukland- the best bits

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 | By annamar810 | Views [1198] | 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 [684] | 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 [928]

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

strawberry fields, hokey pokey, and church

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 | By elawlor | Views [1015] | 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

The Rakiura Track

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [2074]

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

Stewart Island

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [2862]

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 [459]

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

rangitoto/motutapu islands

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 | By elawlor | Views [515] | Comments [1]

hello everyone! I returned to Auckland today after three days/two nights on Rangitoto/Motutapu islands. It was fun trip. I left Thursday morning after stopping by the DOC office where I picked up a bunch of brochures and my Annual Hut Pass. I took a 25-... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: rangitoto

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 | By elawlor | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Devonport, Auckland

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 | By kiwi_kerry | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Catlins

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 | By esther | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Road trip stage one

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 | By paul_byrom | Photo Gallery

New Zealand road trip

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 | By lisa-harber | Views [946]

Paul and I have now left our shared house in New Brighton, Christchurch, and we are out on the road.  It felt sad to say goodbye to our flatmates as they were a cool bunch of people!  But travel on we must, we now have a month to explore both the South ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road