Destination: New Zealand

Gallery: Lisa - NZ

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By lisa-amy | Photo Gallery

Auckland

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By catherinehobbs | Views [583]

We leave for Toronto tomorrow and I've been staying with Libby's parents in Auckland since Friday. Bobby the dog, David and Mairi have been wonderful. Perhaps Bobby shouldn't get first mention but if you've been lucky enough to play with him you might ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Lowlight

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 | By catherinehobbs | Views [497]

It's my last day at work in Wellington... this is not a very good story so far but I'm sure it will get better as I travel. Although chances are I will forget to update this site! Love Catherine

Tags: The Planning Phase

Gallery: Everything before

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 | By catherinehobbs | Photo Gallery

Just how many rolls of toilet paper do we need...?

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 | By anna | Views [1547] | Comments [4]

If there is one thing I am learning about preparing a boat for an overseas sailing adventure it is think ahead... and then think further ahead... estimate... and then times it by three hundred! It has been a while since the last update and its definately ... Read more >

Tags: Packing & gadgets

Lilac Skies, Bacon Steak and Cheese Pies

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 | By michael_chan | Views [1146]

Bollocks.  I just deleted a huge chunk of eloquent paragraph detailing my second entry of my time here in New Zealand. Fucking Internet. Here I roll again. Bastard. Greetings once again from the glacier town of Franz Josef. For the fanatic suscribers ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

Milford Sound

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 | By lineh | Views [838] | Comments [5]

Okay guys.. This is gonna be a quicky! We have now been cruising new Zealand in a house on wheels. The campervan is SP AWSOME and better equiped than than our house in Edinburgh. We are now camping in the beautiful Milford Sound. Look it up! It AMAZING! ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

Gallery: New Zealand

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 | By anna | Photo Gallery

New Zealand Ice age

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 | By lineh | Views [748] | Comments [1]

Hello guys..we don't have much time ...just to let you know that finally we have added the pictures.. As usual the first day in the new destination was a total mess but finally we have found the right direction again...Our dreams of "wicked van"... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

New Zealand

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 | By lineh | Views [848] | Comments [3]

Hello everyone!!It's Manu writting!we are having some problems trying to upload the pictures...but hopefully we will do it very soon!! everything is great ,prefect timing and a bit of luck.The days in La as line told you were amazing, we made lots of ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Gallery: Amy - New Zealand

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 | By lisa-amy | Photo Gallery

Gallery: New Zealand

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 | By michael_chan | Photo Gallery

Kia Ora, Bro!!

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 | By michael_chan | Views [2835] | Comments [1]

How you goin'? Oh, yeah? Sweet as, bro, sweet as. A bit of the NZ lingo there for you.  Yep, finally reached Aotearoa, the land of the Long White Cloud, New Zealand last week, and I have been fairly busy here since starting the Kiwi Experience. The ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

Auckland and a new life...

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 | By anna | Views [2073] | Comments [1]

So I am now in Auckland and struggling to get used to a German keyboard! One of the only differences is that the y and the z are in completely different places so I have to pause and think every time I wish to use the y - which is surprisingly quite ... Read more >

Tags: Family

Hanmer Springs

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 | By tourist | Views [395]

Hanmer Springs was our next destination. Imagine the Swiss alps and you have an idea of what its like in Hanmer. Very beautiful and lots to do. There are hot pools and adventure activities or you could just sit and watch the day go by.

Tags: Snow