New Zealand Trips

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Beautiful Bay of Island | Nov 30 06'

by Tony & Elizabeth a male traveling as a couple from Stowmarket, on vacation in Bay of Islands

"Killer whales spotted!"

Friday 1 December 2006 – After an overnight stop in Auckland where I had to sort out my computer wireless account and upload the latest episodes of... Continue reading »
Northland and Coromandel | Oct 19 05'

by CoolMum a female traveling as a family from Kuala Lumpur, on vacation in Coromandel Peninsula

""he long flat stretch beautiful coastline of Ninety Mile Beach of the North Island. This is a 'must-do' and 'must-see'""

Next in our itinerary in New Zealand, North Island is Paihia and a day trip to Far North, Cape Reinga. You will experience the unique side of New Z... Continue reading »
Auckland, New Zealand - the City of Sails | Oct 17 05'

by CoolMum a female traveling as a family from Kuala Lumpur, on vacation in Auckland

""Witness the most beautiful sunset in Auckland!""

For us, our North Island holiday began in Auckland. This would be a good base if you are planning to tour only the North Island.Other than being k... Continue reading »
Powered by TimTams: NZ South Island Road Trip | Aug 13 07'

by V&Rob a traveling as a couple from Bristol, on vacation in Queenstown

We were delighted that our friend Nicky, an Aussie girl we met in Canada, could join us for a couple of weeks in NZ. Nicky flew into Queenstown on... Continue reading »
Ice Climbing at Fox Glacier | Aug 06 07'

by V&Rob a traveling as a couple from Bristol, on vacation in Fox Glacier

So, deterred from snowboarding slightly by the lack of snow and pricey lift passes (they're getting a little cheaper as the Kiwi dollar slides but... Continue reading »
Adventure #3: Entering Mordor, and climbing Mt. Doom! | Feb 20 06'

by worldwanderer a 25 year old female from Tiverton, on vacation in Tongariro National Park

"Seven hours, up and back down an approximately 7000ft mountain, with five liters of water, food enough for two days, and only three bathroom breaks. I think we did rather well."

So after quite a bus ride in order to get here, (We had to change in the middle, because the national service didn't go here. The bus we fini... Continue reading »
Marine adventures: part two | Jan 13 09'

by H&M on the road a traveling as a couple from Bristol, on vacation in Kaiteriteri

"Kayaking in the Abel Tasman"

Abel Tasman national park is a massive rainforest area on the northern tip of the south island. It doesn't have any roads running through it so you... Continue reading »
Into New Zealand at Christchurch | Dec 31 05'

by John & Lynds a 31 year old traveling as a couple, on vacation in Christchurch

"A place full of stinkin backpackers"

And onto New Zealand we went after a brief flight across the Tasman Sea we plopped down into Christchurch. I´d always pictured Oz and NZ bein... Continue reading »
Through Catlins to Milford Sound | Dec 31 05'

by John & Lynds a 31 year old traveling as a couple, on vacation in Milford Sound

"Queen Latifah´s long lost soul sister"

We headed south down the coast to drive through the Catlins on the south coast and to stop off at some places with interesting names. After a... Continue reading »
Milford Track | Jan 31 08'

by Scott & Nancy a traveling as a couple from Minneapolis, on vacation in Milford Sound

"33 miles and heaps of fun ..... oh, and rain"

It’s been labeled the finest walk in the world – and after completing our five day, 33.5 mile journey, we just might agree. The Milford Track is ju... Continue reading »