Destination: New Zealand

Christmas At The Beach!

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 | By meganpd | Views [911]

So I've decided to tell you all about Christmas before I go backwards to tell you about Motiti Island and other adventures! I'm now working 2 jobs here in the Mount; during the week I can be found at Mount Backpackers, the hostel I used to live ... Read more >

December, we have been home a whole year!

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [995]

On December 3rd we had been back in NZ for one year, amazing! Time has flown by and our lives have changed so much. A few more days and another year has passed by, wow. Nothing much has changed since last writing although it seems like a lot has ... Read more >

Photos: Just Cruising 2

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 | By copperowl | Photo Gallery

Just Cruising 2

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 | By copperowl | Views [326]

We meet at Circular Quay for coffee, and then, suitably fortified, we board the “Radiance of the Seas” . It is huge and opulent. For the first 24 hours we are docked in Circular Quay, and our window looks out at the Opera House. We find Judy ... Read more >

Preparing to traverse

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 | By libbylullaby | Views [714]

With the festive season comes the busy season and tomorrow will see us catching the ferry from Wellington to Picton and moving our way down the South Island to Invercargill over two days.  I must admit, I love this time of year. The sun shines ... Read more >

Tags: alexandra, central otago, horowhenua, queenstown, south island, spots, summer, swimming, totaranui, wellington

Wellington, j'adore

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 | By libbylullaby | Views [710]

Well, it's been nearly a year since arriving in the windy capital of New Zealand, Wellington, and it's been a fantastic year at that. There's always something diverse on offer - from cafes, plays, gigs, scenery, events. It's alive with action, vibrancy ... Read more >

Tags: jadore, new zealand, summer, wellington

Photos: Te Anau+Barnyard Backpackers

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 | By emilpeace | Photo Gallery

There's An Egg In My Name!

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 | By meganpd | Views [1687] | Comments [1]

So now it’s time to tell you what I’ ve been doing in Mount Maunganui for the past month! Originally I was told that Tauranga was a beautiful place to visit but my roommate in Hahei had told me that Mount Maunganui (a suburb of Tauranga) was much ... Read more >

Hanglider runner

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 | By polona_jezek | Views [308]

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Road Tripping the South Island

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 | By lauren_watson | Views [4698]

The time had finally come to use the "holiday" part of my working holiday visa. I was coming up on 8 months of working in Queenstown, and it was time to take a break. My boyfriend Steve and I toyed with a few ideas. Shall we go to Fiji? ... Read more >

Playing Catch Up!

Sat, 3 Dec 2011 | By meganpd | Views [1381]

Sorry it’s been a while!  I’ve been very busy and having an amazing time so now I’m back to play some catch up with all of you! I spent a few more days in Hahei beach, taking the beautiful walk to Cathedral Cove, saw a hedgehog and even convinced ... Read more >

Living and Loving each day...

Sat, 3 Dec 2011 | By cwalker1218 | Views [906]

This may seem a bit cheesy to some of you, but due to the time of year, I am finding myself doing some reflection about myself and my outlook on life. On December 1 st last year, my aunty Donna passed away. Just over 3 weeks later, on Christmas ... Read more >

Photos: Key Summit

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 | By emilpeace | Photo Gallery

Photos: Doubtful Sound

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 | By emilpeace | Photo Gallery

Photos: Milford Sound

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 | By emilpeace | Photo Gallery