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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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,... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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,... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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. |
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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 |
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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... |
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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. |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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,... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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,... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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. |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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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