Destination: New Zealand

Nearly Done

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [595] | Comments [1]

This will probably be our last posting.  We're in Greymouth waiting for the TranzAlpine train back across to Christchurch where we fly out from tomorrow arvo. The Minus 5 bar was a real hoot; we drank vodka cocktails out of glasses carved from ice.  ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

On the road again_ the South Island flying and skiing

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 | By jessikat | Views [915]

After Christchurch we headed off down south. Leaving the city behind and heading along the road towards the snow capped mountain was a good feeling, after sitting in Cairns for all those weeks dying to get moving again. From the start the driving in ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Queenstown

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Photo Gallery

Queenstown

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [680] | Comments [6]

From Dunedin we travelled to Bluff, had oysters (very salty), fish & chips and hung off the bottom of NZ.  Then on to Te Anau, a quiet little village with a great little pub (great feed here) and a coupla drinkies. On to Milford Sound; what a drive ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Dunedin

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Our new home!

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 | By justinzani | Photo Gallery

Dunedin

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [687] | Comments [2]

Dunedin was full on started out with a tour around town and found Baldwin Street (do a Google on that one kids) and managed to walk to the top. The Speights' brewery tour was great, managed to sample all six of their brews, then followed up with a huge ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: New Zealand, Christchurch to Queenstown.

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

New Zealand, Christchurch to Queenstown.

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [1571] | Comments [4]

Well we have made it to New Zealand, first stop is Christchurch for a couple of days. First impression is that it’s a nice city, but we were so busy sorting ‘stuff’ out that we are planning to return to see the whole thing.   The trip from Christchurch ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Christchurch

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [540] | Comments [1]

Overcast and raining most of our stay here, but we still enjoyed the city - very relaxed and 'un-busy'.  Saw a real live Kiwi; went for a tram ride (it's a Tram MJ, not a bus!); we were 'punted' up and down the Avon river and saw lots of little ducklings;... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Christchurch

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Photo Gallery

Employment!

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Views [524] | Comments [1]

So I met with the Millenium Christchurch yesterday and got all the paperwork sorted.  I start work on Monday and will be making 12/hour to start.  After 3 months I'll have a review and the payrate will increase by some amount.  That is the least of my ... Read more >

Tags: Budgets & money

Gallery: Allo Allo

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By belinda_hoby | Photo Gallery

South Island Arrival

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [488] | Comments [2]

Arrived safe and relaxed after the boat crossing and train journey.  Overcast most of the way, so only glimpses of the spectacular scenery. Drizzling in Christchurch today, but we still hope to get around and see a bit of the local stuff. Hi Eden &... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Long Awaited Update!!

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By belinda_hoby | Views [448]

Buenas Dias anybody who still has faith in my blog which so far has been non existent! Have to apologise for that, have actually found it a bit tricky to manage and format so have been going by group emails/facebook/passed on bits of info for 3 months ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing