Destination: New Zealand

Rangitoto island

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Views [437]

You might not know that, but I went to Rangitoto college 1965-68. So an offer to join a group of teachers to climb the volcano, was not put down. A lovely day, a lot of fun and a stunning view - and a dramatic downpour to finish off. Pictures in the gallery.... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: NEW ZEALAND!

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 | By lineh | Photo Gallery

In Auckland with Tina and Matt!

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 | By lineh | Views [684]

Hey folks! Here are all the pictures from NZ so far! There are loads;O). We are with Matt and Tina in Auckland now. The next article will follow later! Kys kys

Tags: On the Road

Auckland, New Zealand.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Views [425] | Comments [2]

A big friendly bearhug, and welcome to New Zealand - and we're here! It's quite cold, but clear. The city Auckland stretches out over the landscape. Mostly one-story houses. Jack (the friendly bearhugger) said that Auckland has a population of 1. million, ... Read more >

Tags: People

Gallery: Home

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By gendo | Photo Gallery

Playing the waiting game...

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By anna | Views [1351] | Comments [2]

Unfortunately the weather gods have chosen not to smile on us yet. Our weather agent, known here as Santa Clause, has advised us that two thumping great lows are crossing the Tasman at the moment and now would be a very bad time to go. He literally wrote ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Lisa - NZ

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

Auckland

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By catherinehobbs | Views [547]

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 [467]

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 [1501] | 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 [1099]

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 [796] | 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 [700] | 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