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Trip: New Zealand

There are [10] stories from my trip: New Zealand


Rotorua, Auckland, bay of Islands

NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 28 Nov 2009 | Views [305]

Can't believe I have almost completed my trip in New Zealand! Time went by so quickly! From Taupo I headed about an hour north to Rotorua. We were supposed to get there in the morning but apparently our driver was down with food poisening ( too bad somebody ... Read more >


Taupo, Tongarian Crossing

NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 25 Nov 2009 | Views [301]

I am officially in pain... Just came back from a 7 hour 19.4km hike and no it did not go straight. Besides at times mega winds there were some pretty steap climbs. Was amazing though. This hike, called the Tongarian crossing is rated as one of NZ top ... Read more >


Nelson, Abel Tasman, Wellington

NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 23 Nov 2009 | Views [248]

On friday I seperated from the bus ( everyone was getting on the ferry for the north island) Instead I headed off to Nelson... It was a really nice sunny day I soooo needed a bit of a relax after the previous sea sickness day. Stayed in a really really ... Read more >


Christchurch, Kaikoura, Nelson

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 20 Nov 2009 | Views [227]

I was kind of glad to be leaving party town Queenstown and head to a bit more quiet territory... We took a I believe 8 hour bus drive from Queenstown to Christchurch stopping at stunning Lake Punakaki where you get some beautiful views of Mount Cook.... Read more >


Milford Sound, Glenorchy

NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009 | Views [271]

I am sooooooo tired. The days really are quite action packed with so much to see so you come home pretty tired and no no no resting time because of thos lovely people that prefer to spend their cash on booze rather than discovering NZ nature. ;) but ... Read more >


Queenstown, Doubtful Sound, Te Anau

NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 15 Nov 2009 | Views [253]

hello from windy Te Anau... What a day it has been I think I have never experienced so much change in weather in one day. I was picked up in Queenstown today ( I get to that town later) to go on a cruise of Doubtful Sound which is in the Fjordland. It ... Read more >


Wanaka

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 12 Nov 2009 | Views [253] | Comments [1]

Greetings from stunning Wanaka. I do start to wonder if there is anything about this country which is not beautiful. (no exageration)... We had quite a long bus ride yesterday from Franz Josef Glacier to Wanaka and along with it a dramatic change in ... Read more >


Franz Josef Glacier

NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 10 Nov 2009 | Views [239] | Comments [1]

I am absolutely knackered but had a fantastic day. after a relaxing afternoon yesterday today was a day full of action... and very tiring. We headed out on the Franz Josef Glacier for a full day hike on the Glacier. was a really cool experience considering ... Read more >


Lewis Pass, Westport, Poe pub

NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 8 Nov 2009 | Views [405] | Comments [1]

I left Christchurch on saturday morning and made my way through Lewis Pass, staying the night in Westport.. which is a tiny rather crappy down on the coast... The drive there was amazing. I am taken by the beauty of this country. I am simply speechless.... Read more >


Christchurch

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 6 Nov 2009 | Views [329] | Comments [2]

After a very long journey indeed I finally made it to Christchurch and still fighting the 12 hour jetlag... You get creative on how you spend your time when you wake up at 2:30 in the morning... why not do your laundry? Still can't believe I am actually ... Read more >