Destination: New Zealand

Gallery: Franz Josef 2nd visit

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Kaikoura

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [1358]

We’ve booked 2 nights in a hostel in Kaikoura, but are prepared to stay for 4 – 5 if the surf is right.   We’ve not seen anything that even looks like a wave let alone surf on our trip yet, so our hopes are high.   To increase our chances of surf ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Hanmer Springs.

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [487]

We headed out of Hector with a real sad feeling, we were reminded of a saying ‘Do not cry because it’s over, rejoice because you have achieved it’ which we are beginning to understand.   The drive over to Hanmer Springs was via the Lewis Pass, a lovely ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Franz Josef – Hector.

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [757]

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 [517] | 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 [678]

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 [1054]

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 [1404] | 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 [633]

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 [525]

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 [1176]

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