Around New Zealand
I read there are 10 things that I should do on my trip to New Zealand:
1. complete a bush (forest) walk, 2. visit a museum, 3. stroll along a beach, 4. climb a mountain, 5. explore thermal area, 6. watch a... more - travel report by
mistybleu
Rangitoto, National Taonga
Before I moved to New Zealand, a friend grabbed me by the arm, looked into my eyes and said Remember this word. RANGITOTO. What? He explained that it was a beautiful island volcano just off the coast of Auckland and all the natives would know what I was t... more - travel report by
willow
Waiheke Island - Where Auckland goes to relax
I have lived in Auckland for over 6 years and until this year I had not taken the time to visit Waiheke Island. Well, I am now very glad to say that I have been not once - but twice in the last month! My friends brother owns a house on the i... more - travel report by
quikflikchiq
the perfect kiwi christmas holiday
whanarua bay is about an hour north east of opotiki in the bay of plenty. when you leave opotiki, keep going along state highway 35 - the pacific coast highway. the countryside is quite rugged and somewhat isolated. dont be surprised if you see horses tet... more - travel report by
quikflikchiq
Akaroa, is a South island and means “long harbour”
Akaroa is an historic French and British settlement situated in the heart of an ancient volcano on the French Bay, just 85 kilometres from the city of Christchurch. There are 650 inhabitants. In 1838 a French whaler, Captain Langlois arrived to Akaroa and... more - travel report by
mamielle
Lord of the Rings' Middle Earth Country
There are many pretty sights in and out of Queenstown. One of my favourite things to do was walk to the edge of Queenstown and gaze at the beautiful LAKE WAKATIPU. The lake’s steep slopes are dark with native forest and the snowy tops of the Remarkables r... more - travel report by
gloriajames
Coromandel, New Zealand
There are many small towns in the area and this region is a mecca for holiday makers from all over New Zealand. Over summer the small towns swell to maximum capacity.
The main attraction here are the beautiful beaches, amazing fishing and diving, a... more - travel report by
robynallen
Christchurch-The English City in New Zealand
Friends told us that Christchurch, South Island, is very English. We soon realized it when we witnessed the elegant gothic architecture in the city. We started at Cathedral Square which is also the hub of the city. You can’t be in Christchurch without bei... more - travel report by
dorischua
Christchurch - The Garden City
Being a cosmopolitan city, the soul of the city lies in the Cathedral Sqaure and is best explored by getting on board a historical beautifully decorated tram that takes you on a journey making stops at the Worcester Bridge, Art Gallery, Clock Tower, Hagle... more - travel report by
gloriajames
New Zealand has it all.
The day I flew into Christchurch I headed straight for the slopes. I figured what better way to start off a vacation than by hitting some fresh powder in 10,000 ft. mountains, but along the way I came upon the most amazing boulder field I've ever encount... more - travel report by
nate4341
