Destination: New Zealand

Counting down

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 | By mattjarvis | Views [520] | Comments [6]

Ah with flights booked and all other issues sorted I now just have to wait until 1st of november when I fly out of auckland for Bangkok to start what maybe a long time overseas. I'll be in south east asia for 6 weeks before heading to south america - ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Farewell North Island

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [548] | Comments [2]

We leave the North Island tomorrow. Rotorua was a bit smelly but it was worth it. The Maroi village and Hungi was great we had chicken lamb and mussels. The cruise on Lake Taupo was a bit sad it was raining and foggy but we saw a bit of it the mountains ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: NorthLand

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Photo Gallery

Ice ice baby

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 | By greenalligator | Views [1060] | Comments [2]

The second day of spring saw us venturing into the depths of the West Coast. Our friend Shannon was visiting, and my beautiful cousin Kylie was over on a quick trip to see her mum after being abroad for over 2 years, so what better reason to experience ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

The 3rd and final leg to Christchurch NZ

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [539] | Comments [3]

Well, after Fiji sorry to say the third leg is boring to say the least.   A beautiful boat ride back to the main Island, grab a shower at the airport; yes even Fiji has a much better airport than LA.   Boarded a lovely plane which only had thirty ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Far Northland

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [491] | Comments [3]

Dinner Cruise was great - only got lost once on the way there (but it was worth it - the scenery around some (unknown) harbour was g8 (how about that for trendy!).  Food on board was fabulous (prawns, mussels, and great lamd and fish.  Paihia was a pretty ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Roy's Peak

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 | By greenalligator | Views [581]

Oh the serenity! This is the view from mid way up Wanaka's mighty Mount Roy. Nick and I managed the 1600 metre climb in 4 hours and although absolutely exausted, the panoramic views from the top were magnificent we couldn't help smile, even if it ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Big Air

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 | By greenalligator | Views [550]

We made it to the Billabong Slopestyle Open / MTV first birthday party at Snow Park. There is something about being at a ski resort under electric skies while you rock on to The Mint Chicks while some of the world's sickest snowboarders pull massive ... Read more >

Tags: Snow

Gallery: Botanical Gardens

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Photo Gallery

Gallery: The New Flat

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Akaroa

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Photo Gallery

Bungeeee

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 | By jamesanddan | Views [647]

As we were in Queenstown, James decided to do the ´traditional´ thing and do a Bungy Jump. He jumped from the original Kawarau Bridge and got dunked into the river below! I was too chicken, although it did actually look quite fun! After the  bungy we ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: Methven - New Zealand

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Christchurch

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Photo Gallery

We've Arrived

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [455] | Comments [3]

Arrived safely after a great flight with Air NZ - had a couple of vacant seats next to us, which put a small dampener on things. Travelled up to Bay of Islands today, just sampled some nice duty free Red that we bought as a pre-dinner drink. Gotta ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road