Destination: New Zealand

South Island Arrival

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [464] | 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 [419]

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

Gallery: Home in NZ

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 | By mattjarvis | Photo Gallery

Counting down

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 | By mattjarvis | Views [534] | 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 [567] | 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 [1077] | 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 [560] | 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 [512] | 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 [599]

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 [565]

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 [684]

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