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photo of Lupins Eglinton River Valley Fiordland Lupins Eglinton River Valley Fiordland
A carpet of colour during a drive into Fiordland National Park between Te Anau and Milford Sound on the South Island.
We departed from our pristine and natural campsite on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu and made...
photo of Skippers Canyon Near Queenstown Skippers Canyon Near Queenstown
A look at the old Gold Rush and Lord of the Rings sites in the Skippers Canyon near Queenstown.
After the disappointment of not going paragliding (after getting psyched up the night before and...
photo of Kiwi Culture In Central Otago Kiwi Culture In Central Otago
From the rainforest of Haast Pass to Central Otago, New Zealand.
It was a full day of activity today as we drove further from the West Coast over the rainforested...
photo of Wet And Cold On The West Coast Wet And Cold On The West Coast
A drive through look at the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
After basically being tossed out of the camp facilities with toothbrush still in mouth, in the name...
photo of Rugged West Coast On The South Island Rugged West Coast On The South Island
From Karamea to the Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki on the West Coast.
After hooking up to the internet (albeit extremely slow) and catching up with laundry in Westport,...
photo of Cape Foulwind Westport Sunset Cape Foulwind Westport Sunset
Fur Seal Colony and sunset at Cape Foulwind near Westport, New Zealand.
We got into Westport and restocked the galley before heading out to Cape Foulwind - adeptly named...
photo of Lakes Waterfalls And Gorges Of The South Island Lakes Waterfalls And Gorges Of The South Island
From the peaceful Nelson Lakes National Park to flying across a gorge over the Buller River.
Our morning started out peaceful enough, parked under the shade of a large tree. Our campground...
photo of Beaches Of The Abel Tasman National Park Beaches Of The Abel Tasman National Park
Kayaking the diverse coastline of the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park from Marahau, New Zealand.
Along the way, Wade is providing some interesting history about the Dutch Explorer Abel Tasman,...
photo of Geology In The Abel Tasman National Park Geology In The Abel Tasman National Park
A diverse coastline awaits exploration in the Abel Tasman National Park of New Zealand.
In the wee hours of the morning we woke and heard the familiar sound of rain on the roof of the...
photo of Marlborough Sounds To The Abel Tasman Marlborough Sounds To The Abel Tasman
The magical Marlborough Sounds and pristine Abel Tasman, New Zealand.
Yesterday (Dec 11, 2006) we travelled from our heavenly location of Titirangi Bay to Nelson for a...
photo of Resorts And Farms Of The Marlborough Sounds Resorts And Farms Of The Marlborough Sounds
Resorts in the remote Endeavour Inlet of the Queen Charlotte Sound and Camping farm style in Titirangi Bay, New Zealand.
This day dawns bright and sunny - yay!! So we leave our oceanfront property (campsite) overlooking...
photo of The Magic Of Kenepuru Sound Marlborough Sounds The Magic Of Kenepuru Sound Marlborough Sounds
Crystal clear waterways and pristine native bush in the Marlborough Sounds.
Despite the fact that the weather still isn't co-operating, we check out a short little walk only...
photo of Alpine Pacific Triangle Touring Route South Island Alpine Pacific Triangle Touring Route South Island
Returning to the Kaikoura Coast via the scenic Alpine Pacific Triangle Touring Route from Hanmer Springs.
After breakfast, we headed back along the Lewis Pass road towards Hanmer Springs, to check out the...
photo of Sperm Whales Of The Kaikoura Canyon Sperm Whales Of The Kaikoura Canyon
A close encounter with the largest toothed animal on the planet, Giant Sperm Whales.
While we still have our sea legs, we continue along on the marine mammal theme and embark on...
photo of A Day With Marine Mammals In Kaikoura A Day With Marine Mammals In Kaikoura
An encounter with Dusky Dolphins along the Kaikoura Coast of the South Island, New Zealand.
Today required an early start, with our first excursion beginning at 5:30am. By prior arrangement...
photo of Whales And Sunsets In Kaikoura Whales And Sunsets In Kaikoura
A stunning flight over a sperm whale then the day is topped off by a stunning coastal sunset.
After a brief orientation of the Kaikoura townsite on this bright and sunny day, including a walk...
photo of Self Drive From Christchurch To Kaikoura New Zealand Self Drive From Christchurch To Kaikoura New Zealand
Rolling countryside of North Canterbury and the rugged Kaikoura Coast.
We set out from our quiet base of Oamaru and begun the second phase of our trip. We left early from...
photo of Exploring The Waitaki District Exploring The Waitaki District
From whale bone fossils to hoodoos, we explore the interesting geology of the Waitaki in the South Island.
After a morning of catching up on emails, we set off to explore a little of the expansive Waitaki...
photo of Arrival New Zealand Arrival New Zealand
Not quite summer yet in New Zealand.
We made it - but how?? As "usual" 2 bags were missing when we arrived in Auckland. This is now the...
photo of New Zealand Bound New Zealand Bound
New Zealand - land of the long white cloud, Aotearoa, Down Under, Kiwiland, God\'s Own - that\'s where we\'re headed!
With the majority of our plans in place we're now ready to leave for our trip to New...
photo of Portrait Of A Sheep Portrait Of A Sheep
A classic portrait of a woolly sheep grazing in a paddock in Titirangi Bay, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Sheep in Titirangi Bay Campground, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand.
photo of Farmland In Waitaki Valley Farmland In Waitaki Valley
Picture of Farmland in the Waitaki Valley in North Otago

Farmland in the Waitaki Valley, North Otago, South Island, New Zealand
photo of Waitaki Geology New Zealand Waitaki Geology New Zealand
A visit to the Anatini Whale Fossil Site in the Waitaki District gives an insight into the geology of the region.

Otekaike limestone arch at the Anatini Whale Fossil Site, near Ngapara, Waitaki...
photo of Takiroa Maori Rock Art Picture Takiroa Maori Rock Art Picture
Red markings of what remains of the Takiroa Maori Rock Art site after some pieces were removed and put into museums.

Takiroa Maori Rock Art, Waitaki Valley, North Otago, South Island, New Zealand.
photo of Cathedral Cliffs Canterbury NZ Cathedral Cliffs Canterbury NZ
The eroded siltstone pillars of the Cathedral Cliffs, aka The Cathedrals, in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Cathedral Cliffs with Gore Bay behind near Cheviot, Canterbury, East Coast, South...
photo of Pied Shag Picture Pied Shag Picture
The Pied Shag is a bird commonly seen along the coastline of New Zealand.

Pied Shag, Phalacrocorax varius varius, near the Seal Colony on the Kaikoura...
photo of Aerial Picture Of A Sperm Whale Aerial Picture Of A Sperm Whale
Aerial photograph of a Sperm Whale resting on the surface near Kaikoura

Aerial view of a Sperm Whale resting on the surface of the water during a Whale...
photo of Picture Of A Pacific Ocean Sunset Picture Of A Pacific Ocean Sunset
A mystic sunset along the Pacific Ocean coastline near Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand.

Sunset on the Kaikoura Peninsula near the Seal Colony, Kaikoura, Canterbury, East...
photo of Whale Watch Kaikoura New Zealand Whale Watch Kaikoura New Zealand
A company founded in 1987, Whale Watch Kaikoura now has several whale watching vessels.

Whale watching vessel the Wheketere operated by Whale Watch Kaikoura, Kaikoura,...
photo of Hanmer Springs Canterbury NZ Hanmer Springs Canterbury NZ
A popular holiday destination in New Zealand is Hanmer Springs in the Canterbury district.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, South Island, New...
photo of Variable Oystercatcher Picture Variable Oystercatcher Picture
The vivid orange beak and eye lids of the Variable Oystercatcher.

Variable Oyster Catcher, Haematopus unicolor, along the beach at Ocean Bay, Port...
photo of Suffolk Sheep New Zealand Suffolk Sheep New Zealand
A cute breed of sheep commonly seen in Marlborough during our travels was the Suffolk breed.

Black faced sheep in Nopera, Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough, Marlborough Sounds,...
photo of Te Pukatea Bay Abel Tasman Te Pukatea Bay Abel Tasman
The beautiful Te Pukatea Bay is a popular picnic and rest stop for kayakers in the Abel Tasman National Park of New Zealand.

Te Pukatea Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman District, South Island, New...
photo of Sweet Briar Flowers Sweet Briar Flowers
The subtle fragrance of Sweet Briar Flowers fills the air along the banks of Lake Wanaka, Central Otago, New Zealand.

Sweet Briar, Rosa rubiginosa, on the shores of Lake Wanaka, Central Otago, South...
photo of Lake Wanaka Central Otago Lake Wanaka Central Otago
A popular recreational area is Glendhu Bay on Lake Wanaka in Central Otago, New Zealand.

Waterskier on Lake Wanaka at Glendhu Bay, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand.
photo of Vintage Car Cardrona NZ Vintage Car Cardrona NZ
The old historic Cardrona Hotel also features a cool vintage car parked outside its door.

Historic Cardrona Hotel with an old vintage Chrysler car parked outside, Crown...
photo of Yellow Eyed Penguin Species Yellow Eyed Penguin Species
The Yellow Eyed Penguin is one of the rarest species of penguin in the world and is found in New Zealand.

Yellow Eyed Penguin, Megadyptes antipodes (Endangered) in the Catlins Forest at...
photo of Dancing Penguin Picture Dancing Penguin Picture
Looking at this interesting pose by a penguin looks more like its dancing than walking.

Yellow Eyed Penguin, Megadyptes antipodes in the Catlins Forest at the Petrified...
photo of Maori Totem Carving Maori Totem Carving
A totem or pou carving incorporates figures from Maori legends and mythology.

Pou (Totem) at the Wairakei Terraces Maori Village near Taupo, North Island, New...
photo of Mission Bay Lake Taupo Mission Bay Lake Taupo
The cool water of Lake Taupo laps at the shores at Mission Bay Scenic Reserve along State Highway 1.

Mission Bay at the Mission Bay Scenic Reserve on the banks of Lake Taupo with...
photo of Mt Ngauruhoe Central North Island Mt Ngauruhoe Central North Island
One of the most active volcanos in New Zealand is Mt Ngauruhoe situated in the Central North Island of New Zealand.

Mt Ngauruhoe, seen from the Whakapapa Skifield on Mt Ruapehu in Tongariro National...
photo of Gannet Beach Adventures Hawkes Bay Gannet Beach Adventures Hawkes Bay
For a fun tour while visiting the Hawkes Bay region of New Zealand, take a trip with Gannet Beach Adventures to Cape Kidnappers.

Gannet Beach Adventures, Tractor and Trailer tours , Hawkes Bay, North Island, New...
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