Destination: New Zealand

Photos: Kaikoura and Picton

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Photo Gallery

Christchurch and Akaroa-Sept 24-25

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Views [648]

when i first started researchingt his trip over a year ago, Christchurch was an area that I wanted to stay in and work for a month or so.  The coastal town had tons of attractions and nightlife so I knew I would just love it. In February of 2011, a massive ... Read more >

Tags: akaroa, christchurch, dolphins

Queenstown and Wanaka-Sept 22, 2012

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Views [585] | Comments [1]

This weekend, we went away to Queenstown and Wanaka.  After a long 3.5 hour boring drive, we arrived to the most beautiful city I have ever seen.  And to make the day even better, the sun was shining, the sky was blue, and it was 60 degrees!  Upon ... Read more >

Tags: puzzle world, queenstown, wanaka

Photos: Queenstown, New Zealand

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Photo Gallery

Photos: Dunedin, New Zealand

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Photo Gallery

Dunedin-Sept 20, 2012

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Views [403]

Thursday and Friday of this week I booked 2 scenic train tours: The Taieri Gorge Railway and the Seasider up to Palmerston.  The Taieri Gorge trip has been described as "one of the worlds great train trips".  I would beg to differ.  I found ... Read more >

Along East coast, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch, and Kaikuroa

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 | By henrika_traveller | Views [406]

We are returning to north via the east coast. The east coast is more populated as the trip is progressing faster. The roads are less curvy and I feel more comfortable on the bus.   We've been blessed with really nice weather for the past 2 days while ... Read more >

Dunedin-Sept 19, 2012

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Views [549]

Unlike America, Kiwi's only follow one game of sport-Rugby.  The professional team from New Zealand, The All Blacks, who are 2012 world cup champions played at the newly built Rugby stadium in Dunedin on Saturday night.  The entire town goes into an ... Read more >

Photos: Dunedin, New Zealand

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Photo Gallery

MIlford Sound

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 | By henrika_traveller | Views [355]

I don't particularly like "Must see lists" while I am travelling but I got a feeling I still wanna see Milford Sound and yes I was strongly adviced to see it by my host family. WHile I was working in Tauranga in the North Island, I came across ... Read more >

I DID IT! -134M Nevis bengy jump

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 | By henrika_traveller | Views [513]

During the past few years, every once in awhile I have seen a strange dream or nightmare not sure which one. I am slightly afraid of heights amd in these dreams I am on a platform on high up above the sea or lake. I am afraid to death of falling down ... Read more >

The Southern Discovery

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 | By henrika_traveller | Views [448]

Where was I last time I wrote... Yeah I left Tauranga to work as an Au Pair. It was about 1.5 months ago. No that I haven't had time as I work only 30 hours per week.I got sucked into the routine that didn't include sitting at the computer that much.... Read more >

Dunedin-Sept 14, 2012

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Views [509] | Comments [1]

TGIF!!!! The sun wasn't shining today but it wasn't cold either so I have no complaints for the day.  I went on my first hike today.  Gareth's uncle Chris works in a home looking after people who have brain injuries and he stopped in to the house and ... Read more >

Tags: hiking, trekking

Photos: Dunedin, New Zealand

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Photo Gallery

Dunedin-Sept 11, 2012

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 | By capecodkiwi | Views [364] | Comments [1]

Today, I awoke to frozen toes, winds, snow/hail/rain and probably temperatures around 40 degrees.  I had to wear my thermals under my clothes today...that is how cold it was.  I got to skype with my mom and it was very nice to see and talk to her. I am ... Read more >