Destination: New Zealand

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 [1145] | 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 [640]

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 [740]

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 [1180] | 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

Little Planes and Big Planes

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 | By whiteelephant | Views [2399]

So I am here in the transit lounge at LAX. Justine dropped me off at the Dunedin airport almost 24 hours ago now, so yeah, I am feeling pretty crappy. All in all, I guess the flight wasn’t that bad, I managed to get a bit of sleep and had a spare ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Sumner

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 | By dsaltsman | Photo Gallery

Gallery: nz bits and pieces

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 | By jessikat | Photo Gallery

The Millenium

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Views [503]

Work has been going really well so far.  I am wrapping up my first week tomorrow and love the job so far.  Our clients seem really nice and my coworkers are awesome.  The job is similar to what I was doing back in AZ so I have been able to pick up on ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Queenstown

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

Queenstown

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [838] | Comments [2]

Again, a small town by UK standards but nice.   Full of ‘extreme’ sports and activities, something for everyone.   Our first port of call was the Snowboarding rental shop, which one to chose?   Their like pubs in an English town Centre, one every ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains