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The End Draws Near

Monday, 11 May 2009 | Views [531] | Comments [1]

Today was my last full day in New Zealand. I never thought that 8 weeks could fly by so fast, but they have. I'll not sum up my time in New Zealand quite yet, I'll save that until after LA when I make my last entry, but it has been just absolutely amazing.... Read more >


Gallery: Piha

Monday, 11 May 2009 | Photo Gallery


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Between Two Uncles

Sunday, 10 May 2009 | Views [710]

Yesterday I finaly got to have a bit of a long lie. I really didnt want to get out of my warm bed into the absolute freezing cold of my room but I thought I had better give my mum and Ashley a call. I had a catch up, got myself ready and then Paul took ... Read more >


Road Trippin' Around The Catlins: Day 2

Friday, 8 May 2009 | Views [687]

I set out to the south west, down into the norhern part of The Catlins and towards a waterfall called Purakaunui Falls. I had been having a read through some books about the area the night before and it sounded, and from the pictures looked, pretty impressive.... Read more >


Gallery: Kaka Point & The Catlins

Friday, 8 May 2009 | Photo Gallery


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Road Trippin' Around The Catlins: Day 1

Friday, 8 May 2009 | Views [584]

The region of NZ where Paul lives is called The Catlins. It's in the south east corner and is home to lots of beaches, waterfalls and birds it would seem. While I'm here and I have access to the car, I figured it makes sense to drive around and check ... Read more >


Felafel in Dunedin & Luxury Living at Kaka Point

Thursday, 7 May 2009 | Views [790]

Unfortunately my last day in Christchurch was fairly uneventful due to the rain. I had forgotten what rain was up in the north island but this isn't quite the case down south. I still managed to get myself out for a bit of breakfast in a cafe however ... Read more >


Gallery: Christchurch

Tuesday, 5 May 2009 | Photo Gallery


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Forgotten In Queenstown & Sight-seeing in Chirstchurch

Tuesday, 5 May 2009 | Views [770]

I decided to spend my last day in Queenstown just walking around and taking in the scenery. I took a walk along the lake front and around the park. It was a really nice clear, crisp, typical Autumns day so everything looked amazing. I then had possibly ... Read more >


An Icey Drink & Views Over Queenstown

Saturday, 2 May 2009 | Views [639]

Last night I did indeed end up going to the ice bar - Minus 5. It was quite different from what I expected. We were give a huge coat and stuff to keep us warm and the group, about 8 of us, were taken across to the bar by the guy who was to be our bartender ... Read more >


Swinging Over Shotover Canyon

Friday, 1 May 2009 | Views [1173] | Comments [6] | Video

I dragged myself out of bed (how many of my entries start with me getting out of bed early; too many...) and down to the canyon swing base in Queenstown. Here I filled in some forms and then was made to watch a DVD of loads of people doing the swing ... Read more >


Gallery: Fiordland; Te Anau & Milford Sounds

Thursday, 30 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery


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Sounds Like Milford Sounds...

Thursday, 30 Apr 2009 | Views [961] | Comments [1]

I made it a nice early half 6 start this morning so that I could have a good breakfast, get ready in plent of time and be set for my long day exploring Milford Sounds. I was picked up by my bus at 8 and we set off on our way. We drove out of Queenstown ... Read more >


Gallery: Queenstown

Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery


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Conquering Nevis

Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009 | Views [993] | Comments [1]

This morning I got up and I felt very very nervous. This afternoon at I would be doing my bungy jump. I had some breakfast to try and settle my stomach and gave my mum a call to tell her that I'd had a nice life and that I loved her. I got myself ready ... Read more >


Chillin' in Queenstown

Tuesday, 28 Apr 2009 | Views [552] | Comments [2]

This morning, after a quick phonecall to catch up with Ashley, I got back onto my beloved Kiwi Experience bus. Today we were headed to Queenstown, "adventure capital" and the furthest south that the bus would be taking me. Thankfully the weather ... Read more >


Gallery: Wanaka

Monday, 27 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery


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Wanakakakaka...

Monday, 27 Apr 2009 | Views [571] | Comments [1]

Still gutted about missing out on the glacier, I woke this morning to the sound of pouring rain. It still hadn't stopped. In the night I was woken by the whole room flashing with light followed by the loudest thunder I've ever heard. Then the rain chucked ... Read more >


No Glacier For Me

Sunday, 26 Apr 2009 | Views [330] | Comments [1]

I was absolutely devistated today. We headed down to the glacier center, got kitted out with all our waterproof gear and boots and gloves, cramed onto the bus, journeyed to the bottom of the glacier, and then we were told that a group that had went ahead ... Read more >


Partying at Lake Mahinapua

Saturday, 25 Apr 2009 | Views [488]

We headed off from Wesport after a fairly long lie. We were continuing our way down the "wild west coast", known for its bad weather and rough seas. The whole bus journey more or less was along the coastline, with amazing views of the sea to ... Read more >


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