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Beauty of the South Island | Nov 27 06'

by Potter a 34 year old male from Cleveland, on vacation in Curio Bay

Drove from Christchurch down the center of the South Island to Ettrick.. driving past Mt. Hutt and other fantastic mountains.. these are all with... Continue reading »
Milford Track | Nov 19 06'

by Colette and Julia a real traveler from Cambridge, on vacation in Milford Sound

We spent day before out trek packing our bags and as we were taking our day packs this was quite an operation(look at photo's to see most of stuff... Continue reading »
countdown to the wedding | Jan 03 07'

by angus a 28 year old male from Wellington, on vacation in Wellington

"there would be no "angus running the gauntlet" today!! Yossha!"

In the build up to the wedding one question asked by many people was "Are you scared/nervous?" The answer was basically "no". Now I say... Continue reading »
Fun in a fjord | Feb 20 07'

by Sal Paradise a male from London, on vacation in Te Anau

"...i realised i was in a very special place."

Another small town on a big lake, both sharing a name. I don't know if Te Anau would qualify as a town having under 2000 permanent inhabitants. But... Continue reading »
Wow and Ouch! | Dec 14 06'

by Sonic Pod a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from Tunbridge Wells, on vacation in Milford Sound

"360 degree views of snow capped mountains, crystal clear lakes, gushing rivers..."

We have just spent four days in the spectacular Milford Sounds completing the famous Milford Tract walk covering 33.5 miles. You may think the .5 m... Continue reading »
New Zealand, Mokai Canyon & Hunterville: Flying Fox Thrills and Shepherd's Shemozzle | Oct 26 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Mokai Canyon

"There was a table of bulls' testicles near the finish line, and we'd heard they had to be picked up by teeth and carried to the finish"

After a gruelling day of hiking in Tongariro National Park in New Zealand's North Island, we drove towards Mokai Canyon to complete a journey on th... Continue reading »
Blenheim to Christchurch | Dec 16 06'

by Tony & Elizabeth a male traveling as a couple from Stowmarket, on vacation in Blenheim

"Snow in summer!"

Sunday 17 December 2006 – We were up early to drive to the airport which was not far. Our plane was quite small - only carries about 20 passengers.... Continue reading »
My first sky dive! | May 30 06'

by ScottA a 30 year old male, on vacation in Wanaka

"I...can't...breathe...."

We drove over to Wanaka on the 31st, on the way to Queenstown (the normal stopping point on the tour). Along the way, we got our first glimps... Continue reading »
Hiking the Franz Josef glacier | May 28 06'

by ScottA a 30 year old male, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

"Probably the most beautiful day hike I have ever been on"

(Check out more photos by clicking on the links or pictures below!)We got into Franz Josef a little late since we had to stop in Graymouth to have... Continue reading »
New Zealand - Kayaking the Abel Tasman | Dec 09 06'

by Becs and Chris a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Abel Tasman National Park

"Abel seamen"

Not satisfied with our cycling and walking, and still conscious of our enlarged love handles after 3 months in Australia (good to know the Sydney i... Continue reading »