Destination: New Zealand

Gallery: Christchurch New Zealand

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 | By lisa-harber | Photo Gallery

Goodbye land of the free(way). Hello garden city!

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 | By paul_byrom | Views [5256] | Comments [2]

We've arrived in Christchurch! We landed a couple of hours ago and are staying in a little suburb called New Brighton. New Brighton's on the banks of the river Avon and even has a little bike shop called John's cycles.  Weird!  If we decide that we ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Hekerua Lodge Hostel

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 | By kiwi_kerry | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Te Anau, Manapouri, Doubtful and Milford Sounds.

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Te Anau, Manapouri, Doubtful and Milford Sounds.

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [1144] | Comments [1]

To be woken in the morning by yes you guessed it, more rain.   We were planning a drive up to Milford Sound, but the road was closed due to avalanche; so it was a lazy day for us checking out what the area had to offer us.   We decided that a visit ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Busy Busy...

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 | By dsaltsman | Views [497]

First of all I apologize for the lack of updates.  Between work, biking, and just seeing New Zealand I find myself with little free time.  On top of that, our wireless router is broken. So yea...plenty of excuses. Speaking of work, everything has been ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Gallery: Franz Josef – Wanaka – Queenstown – Te Anau leisure drive.

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Franz Josef – Wanaka – Queenstown – Te Anau leisure drive.

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [1220] | Comments [1]

Well, this RAIN is forecast for a few days, so we decided to cut our losses and head down to Te Anau for a couple of days to see the Doubtful and Milford sounds.   As we entered the Hasst Pass for the return leg to Wanaka, the rain was still falling;... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Franz Josef Glacier

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Franz Josef Glacier.

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [659]

The first thing to mention is the ‘main road’ here, one lane each way and when you get to a bridge; well there is one lane only for both ways.   This is the main roads all they way to Franz Josef, approximately 200 kms.   Also, this is a Mountain ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: Wanaka

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Wanaka

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [764]

Well they were right, Lake Wanaka mountains need to be seen with snowcaps; truly a picturesque place. We’re beginning to understand that most towns & cities are smaller by UK standards, Wanaka consist of a main street with a couple of off roads;... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

Introduction to New Zealand

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By kiwi_kerry | Views [1199] | Comments [7]

HI Everyone!! Here I am - finally in New Zealand! Went to the airport with my fam last Tuesday to catch my flight. Obviously I was over the baggage limit by a LOT but my mommie was nice enough to pay the overage fees...hehe. Trust me, lugging around ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Nights Out at the Fat Camel

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 | By kiwi_kerry | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Waiheke Island, Auckland

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 | By kiwi_kerry | Photo Gallery