Destination: New Zealand

Photos: Hawke's Bay

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Queenstown

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 | By cfitchey | Views [350]

The mountains changed again on the way to Queenstown. They became much rockier and their sides looked scratched and beaten up. Upon arrival in Queenstown, I'm greeted by a beautiful long lake, Lake Wakatipu,  bigger and less calm than the one ... Read more >

Beach beauties on the Catlins Coast

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 | By clare-tamea | Views [441]

The Catlins area is at the bottom of the South Island. Although the interior is a wee bit boring, being mainly farmland with a sprinkling of really nice forests and waterfalls, the coast is absolutely stunning on a sunny day. Miles and miles of sandy ... Read more >

Tags: catlins, sea lion

First Day In New Zealand

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 | By j_m_j | Views [530] | Comments [3]

Well here goes my first ever blog post, so don't judge to harshly. I need to get the hang of it! After roughly 20 hours of travel I have finally arrived in New Zealand. Luckily the long travel hours were not as unabearable as it seems. Honestly, the ... Read more >

Tags: city

Photos: Wanaka

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 | By cfitchey | Photo Gallery

Wanaka

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 | By cfitchey | Views [408]

Wanaka, pronounced WAH-naka, is a beautiful, quiet place with a gorgeous view from the hostel. What a lake! I feel a bit scattered, but it's okay, this town is slow and peaceful. Perfect! Tuesday night, I had a lovely Thai red curry - vegetarian. ... Read more >

Photos: Franz Josef

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 | By cfitchey | Photo Gallery

Journey to Franz Josef Glacier

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 | By cfitchey | Views [401] | Comments [1]

Nelson to Franz Josef Nelson was so lovely and quiet this morning as I walked though it. Wish I could have stayed longer. I saw a rainbow at Nelson beach from the bus on the way out of town. A nice omen, I think. I also saw a paddle boarder and a ... Read more >

Such Is Life In Campervan

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 | By elizabethkfmurphy | Views [2008]

It's the last leg of my journey. Actually I'm sitting in the Christhurch Airport right now writing this blog. Next stop Indonesia! But back to New Zealand for a minute. The last week Danielle and I have been driving all over! Actually, you should ... Read more >

Tags: campervan, christchurch, doc, milford sound, mountains, new zealand, roadtrip, south

Photos: Abel Tasman

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 | By cfitchey | Photo Gallery

Abel Tasman National Park

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 | By cfitchey | Views [401] | Comments [1]

This morning, Marcia took the kids to pick up her husband Bob at the airport in Nelson.  I stayed behind and enjoyed a delightful quiet morning on the deck of our little cottage at Abel Tasman Stables.  A beautiful morning. I got a shot of ... Read more >

Photos: Wellington to the south island

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 | By cfitchey | Photo Gallery

Journey to the South Island

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 | By cfitchey | Views [362]

Friday From New Plymouth to Wellington, wide flat plains with the mountains in the distance. And hedge rows, they're everywhere. We stayed just outside Wellington at Moana Lodge. It was awesome. Wish I could have stayed longer. Just the most lovely ... Read more >

Shotover jet-boat ride

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 | By clare-tamea | Views [468]

One of the experiences we had been looking forward to was to take a ride on the Shotover jet in Queenstown, and it certainly lived up to our expectations. We didn't want a better value scenic tour from one of the many competitors, we wanted the full-... Read more >

Tags: queenstown, shotover jet

Central Otago - the most scenic bit

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 | By clare-tamea | Views [350]

Kiwis describe central Otago as "the heart of New Zealand" and it has been for us the most scenic part of this beautiful country so far. This area includes Lake Wanaka, with its picture perfect lake, laid back town and fab cinema, where we watched ... Read more >

Tags: otago