Kiwi Experience 2006
In and around New Zealand
I'm going to be travelling on the Kiwi Experience bus during September and early October of 2006. This is the log of my travels there ..
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler TimG
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1
Auckland
Flew into Auckland, arriving at about 11AM. I had a huge flight to get here, I'm absolutely knackered.
The first leg was from London to Toky... Continue reading »
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2
Bay of Islands
I got my first Kiwi bus this morning, up to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. I had a bit of a shock when they told me I'd need to be outside the hoste... Continue reading »
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3
Mercury Bay
Just a quick entry on this one. Got on the bus today and headed out from Auckland to Mercury Bay (also known as Whitianga). Managed a lie-in until... Continue reading »
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4
Rotorua
On the way to Rotorua, the driver explained some of the background to this place. It is located in a geothermal area, which means there are lo... Continue reading »
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5
Waitomo
I had quite a few beers the night before this, as I was parting company with Aoife, Emer, and Ash. They were spending a few days in Rotorua, hiring... Continue reading »
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6
Taupo
I was really excited to be moving on from Waitomo, and making my way down to Taupo on the bus. The time-miserly Kiwi Experience has scheduled 2 day... Continue reading »
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7
River Valley
Although this entry is under Waiouru, the actual place we stayed at wasn't there, but just down the road. The River Valley Lodge is a kind of eco-r... Continue reading »
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8
Wellington
Just arrived at Wellington, after a long drive on the bus. Am feeling a bit flu-y after this morning's rafting, and am going to take it easy for a... Continue reading »
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9
Nelson
It was cold and rainy as I got on the bus to take me from the YHA hostel over to the ferry. I had the worst night's sleep possible, I didn't want t... Continue reading »
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10
Westport
After having a quiet night in Nelson, I headed on the next morning to Westport on the bus. After a short journey, we arrived at Lake Rotoiti, to do... Continue reading »
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Lake Mahinapua
We set off from Westport at a farily leisurely 9:30AM, and I have to admit my hangover wasn't too bad after a night on the Mac's Gold instead of Tu... Continue reading »
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12
Franz josef
Today was probably the worst hangover of the entire holiday so far, at the poo-pub party we'd been drinking lager, loads of these baileys shots, an... Continue reading »
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13
Wanaka
After such a great time in Franz Josef, it was a shame to be moving on to Wanaka. However, the drive down through the side of the Alps was amazing,... Continue reading »
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14
Queenstown
We had been constantly told about how Queenstown was the highlight of the trip, with its late-opening bars, big activities, and even skiing and sno... Continue reading »
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15
Milford Sound
I had been planning to go to Milford Sound at some stage on the trip, and Queenstown was the best location to go for, as I didn't have time to go a... Continue reading »
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Queenstown pt 2
After we got back from the Milford Sound trip (still feeling pretty groggy, it has to be said ), I went back up to my room, and found a note on the... Continue reading »
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17
Christchurch
I'd made the decision to spend only an afternoon in Christchurch, as there were loads of better activities I could be doing in Queenstown. I was pr... Continue reading »
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