Rapaura Trips

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In which we take it in turns to ski and to stop skiing. | Oct 17 08'

by Tim Ewins a male from London, on vacation in Rapaura

"Tag team skiing!"

The place that is marked on the map is not where I am. The name of the mountain does not come up on this blog for some reason?! But I am on a mount... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Rapaura

Week 2 in New Zealand - Shear Drops! | Jan 29 09'

by James Wadley a 24 year old male from Wisborough Green, on vacation in Nelson

"This is where the fear REALLY kicked in, because I just knew that any second I would have to dangle my feet out of the door..."

So today started off pretty badly - I woke up with the horrible feeling that it was later than it was meant to be when I woke up, and there on my w... Continue reading »
Kayaking the Open Seas | Dec 10 08'

by Bill & Michelle DeKeyser a traveling as a couple from Trabuco Canyon, on vacation in Nelson

We investigated a lot of options to get from Christchurch to Nelson so we could Kayak the Abel Tasman National Park, in the end with alot of advice... Continue reading »
My First Real Trip... Lucky I didn't fall | Apr 29 07'

by It's A Beautiful World a 29 year old female from New Castle, on vacation in Picton

I was enthralled when I found out I got the job at the rugby union; it is classic Kiwi culture if nothing else. My stomach constricted though... 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 »
Adventure #4: Sea Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park | Feb 23 06'

by worldwanderer a 26 year old female from Tiverton, on vacation in Motueka

"Gorgeous. Breathtaking. Paradise."

After sailing quite fast through Wellington and Picton, Tal and I were hoping for a place we could rest for a little while in, and when we finally... Continue reading »
In which we get rescued by fishermen. | Oct 28 08'

by Tim Ewins a male from London, on vacation in Motueka

"We almost DIE in the sea!!!! (kind of)"

This place was a national park (and presumably, 3 days on, still is). Our hostel was very very nice and relaxed set against huge hills and with a b... Continue reading »
Ready for a 13km hike! | Jun 25 06'

by Bumpkins on Tour a real traveler from Combe Saint Nicholas, on vacation in Nelson

We were pleasantly surprised by Paradiso, it was a very well laid out hostel and excellent value for money. Wouldn't recommend the soup (someone wa... Continue reading »
Abel Tasman Track | Mar 05 07'

by witchhazel a 43 year old female from Tuebingen, on vacation in Motueka

day 1 (this is a slow connection and an apple and it just wrecked the part of the description i already had!!): marahau to medlands beach (justs be... Continue reading »
Treking and kayaking on the South Island | Mar 25 08'

by Char and Andy a 29 year old female traveling as a couple from Brighton, on vacation in Picton

Hi all,The 3 hour boat ride from Wellington to Picton was beautiful – weaving in and out of the Queen Charlotte Sounds and its luscious green hills... Continue reading »
The Dark Side of Backpackers | Mar 02 07'

by turutia a 56 year old female traveling as a couple from Christchurch, on vacation in Picton

"Get out your maps kiddies and we are off to Picton."

Get out your maps kiddies and we are off to Picton. I have posted pictures and written about Picton in earlier posts, so not much else will be said... Continue reading »