Monday, 10 Sep 2007 | Views [520]
Taupo has the largest lake in all of NZ, it is huge. Taupo also is the Rainbow Trout capital of NZ. I guess that means it has the largest numbers of rainbow trout? If you are into fishing, which I am not but Jonny is obsessed (surprise surprise!) ... Read more >
Friday, 7 Sep 2007 | Views [523]
What a contrast the north island is to the south? Wellington the capital of NZ is a thriving cosmopolitan little town and compared to the south island there's people, lots of people! Having been in the south island for what seemed to be an eternity.... Read more >
Sunday, 2 Sep 2007 | Views [405]
In this land full of Rainbows, I am beginning to believe in Fairies, Orks, Elf's and everything magical. As Jonny and I drive around the South Island we are amazed at the dramatic landscape. We have seen waterfalls, valleys, glaciers, fiords, ... Read more >
Monday, 20 Aug 2007 | Views [460]
I've always had a fear of drowning, I like the idea of doing water sports but if it’s anything else than swimming I can’t help but panic. Everyone along our New Zealand travels have talked so much about Kayaking, I wasn’t really sure I would ... Read more >
Friday, 17 Aug 2007 | Views [492]
It was Friday the 13th and another bitterly cold day in Springfield, New Zealand. With thick fluffy white snow covering the mountain tops and slippery icy roads, Jonny and I despite being considered crazy by the locals decided it was a perfect day ... Read more >
Tuesday, 14 Aug 2007 | Views [570]
The weather in the South Island was unbearably freezing with snow and ice everywhere. It was so cold I had to sleep in thermals, woolly socks and hat. After spending the first few days in Christchurch we hired a car and headed to a small town ... Read more >
