NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 14 Apr 2008 | Views [477]
I haven't done a great deal in Dunedin, except a tour of the Cadburys chocolate factory. It was quite informative seeing the chocolate being made - there is much more variety here in NZ than in the UK. The railway station is impressive with its ornate ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 13 Apr 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 13 Apr 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 13 Apr 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 8 Apr 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 7 Apr 2008 | Views [431]
Queenstown - billed as the centre of partying and adventure activities. Now, as my friends all know I don't jump out of, off or into anything, so as I wasn't going to experience the adventure side I'd have to make up for it on the party side. On our ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 4 Apr 2008 | Views [345]
A quick overnight stop in Wanaka was the perfect break in the long journey from Franz Josef to Queenstown. The hostel called the Purple Cow had fantastic views across the lake and mountains. Didn't do much here just a couple of lakeside walks, although ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 4 Apr 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 3 Apr 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 2 Apr 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 2 Apr 2008 | Views [1254] | Comments [1]
Left Nelson to head for Franz Josef with an overnight stop in Greymouth. We went on a brewery tour then to a local bar which involved much drinking and much fun but we didn't get back to the hostel until 5am after getting lost (how do you get lost ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 31 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 31 Mar 2008 | Views [331]
Caught the Interisland ferry from Wellington to Picton. The crossing takes about 3 1/2 hours and was very smooth. Managed to get an hours sleep which I needed as I had been awake for 42 hours. Although the weather was misty the scenery at the entrance ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 30 Mar 2008 | Views [469]
I've decided to spend quite a few days in Wellington as there is quite a lot to do. I've met up with Rob Cookson, who used to live in Skipton, and we have planned to see a rugby game later in the week. I have also been to see my ex-parents-in-law. ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 30 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 21 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 21 Mar 2008 | Views [420]
I wanted to visit the town of Napier on the east coast, but due to the test cricket being played there all acomodation was fully booked. So I hired a car and went just for the day. Napier is known for its Art Deco style buildings. The original town was ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 18 Mar 2008 | Views [1790] | Comments [1]
The Tongariro Crossing is said to be the best day walk in New Zealand so I couldn't come all this way without walking it, especially as I have carried my walking boots for 3 weeks without wearing them. There is a shuttle bus service that picked me ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 18 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 16 Mar 2008 | Views [404]
Taupo - booked for 4 nights ended up staying 8. Stayed at the Rainbow Lodge which although a 5 min walk from the town centre, it is the best hostel I've stayed in - good facilities and friendly staff. Met up with Nick who I had previously met in Whitianga ... Read more >
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