Destination: New Zealand

Franz Josef – Hector.

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [735]

Well off again, heading up to a Hostel that has been recommended to us a couple of times; The Old Slaughter House in a small township called Hector.   The drive up the highway towards the hostel was full of Em’ and I talking about the Glacier and thinking ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Franz Josef 2nd visit

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [488] | Comments [1]

We headed out of Christchurch for the FINAL time, lovely place but three visits are enough on this trip.   Over Arthur’s Pass towards the West coast, on the way we passed through Sheffield (Em’ from Sheffield in the UK) so we had to stop and have a ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

DAY 265 A Great Walk

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | By niels_and_amy | Views [645]

To me, the greatest attraction of New Zealand lies in its unrivalled nature and wildlife. The best way to experience it must be by walking the many fine trails that crisscross the country. According to our documentation, one of the best ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Whangarei and Poor Knights Island

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Renovating our van Dixie

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | By lisa-harber | Views [1034]

We decided to spend some time renovating Dixie, to make her a bit comfier and nicer to stay in.  Paul made the best fold out bed in the world, and hinged everything, so that I can actually get into the under bed storage without it all falling on my head, ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Whangarei

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | By all_powered_up | Views [1360] | Comments [1]

Did you know that Poor Knights Island, a marine park just off the east coast of the top of the north island, has some of the best diving in the world? Jacques Cousteau apparently believed it to be the case, and of course whether or not that's true, it ... Read more >

Tags: diving, island

Gallery: NZ - Poor Knights Islands

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 | By fkasinsky | Photo Gallery

Photos: Nooo Zealand

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 | By crustyadventures | Photo Gallery

Singapore Sling

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 | By willd | Views [609]

Well I've made it to Singapore; that bastion of capatalsim in the heart of South East Asia.  The arrival as ever involved a delay.  To keep consistant in these matters no accomodation had been arranged.  The picture to be painted can be drawn thus.  ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Gallery: Bay of Islands and the Rainbow Warrior

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Going into a time warp!

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 | By bixxie | Views [499]

Not much has happened over the past few days. We have just been chilling out in Auckland. We went a bar called minus 5 on Friday night, where everything was made out of ice including the glasses. Had to wear 2 pairs of gloves and a very classy eskimo ... Read more >

Tags: Chilling Out

Bay of Islands

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 | By all_powered_up | Views [1148]

If the rest of my time in NZ is like this then I'm in serious trouble, wow oh wow, I love this place. It's simply a beautiful bay overlooking some of the many islands in this region. The beaches are a long, golden curve, the surrounding countryside a ... Read more >

Tags: diving, island

Gallery: Leaving NZ

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 | By willd | Photo Gallery

Leaving NZ

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 | By willd | Views [663]

The road goes ever on and on, Down from the door where it began, Now far ahead the road has gone, and I must pursue it with weary feet, untill some larger way, where many paths and errands meet, whither then I cannot say. The road is life and I'm ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

18,339km from home

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 | By beckandphil | Views [662]

After all this time we've finally started our trip. I'm in our hostel in Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand which is apparently 18,339km from London,UK. For the first time in my life I declared something at customs: Walking boots and out tent. They're biosecurity ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures