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Day One

An early flight, but still managed to touch base with Robbie and David who couldn't fly to Fiji due to the weather. Ryan was most excited about the individual TV's on the plane! Once we arrived we picked up the car, a Toyota Corolla, just a newer version of the car I have at home, and...

permalink written by  Anita on January 11, 2009 from Christchurch, New Zealand
from the travel blog: New Zealand 2009

Northlands - Day 7

So Kama was picked up and taken home and I headed out with Dive! Tutukaka to check out the Poor Knights Islands from underwater coz you're not actually allowed to set foot on them. As we were heading out and were being briefed on the marine life we could expect to see the boat jolted to a halt...

permalink written by  Koala Bear on January 9, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand
from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

Northlands - Day 6

This morning I was going parasailing on account of the fact I'm far too easily influenced by advertising and shiny posters. We were only looking at the little hut yesterday morning to check out the pricing for kayak hire but they had a poster up for parasailing around the bay so I booked myself...

permalink written by  Koala Bear on January 8, 2009 from Tutukaka, New Zealand
from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

Northlands - Day 5

The Bay of Islands is considered to be the jewel of the Northlands. Kerikeri is a part of it but all the action is down in Paihia which is still tiny but seems to be aimed more at holiday makers than backpackers in search of seasonal work so there's heaps more to do. Me and Kama had booked...

permalink written by  Koala Bear on January 7, 2009 from Paihia, New Zealand
from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

Northlands - Day 4

Nothing much happened today really. It was actually quite chilled out for once, not a normal thing for me when I'm on the road and on a mission to fit as much into the day as humanly possible regardless of what ungodly hour I have to get up in the morning. We left Maitai bay and stopped off at...

permalink written by  Koala Bear on January 6, 2009 from Kerikeri, New Zealand
from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

Northlands - Day 3

As well as the holiday destination for every mosquito in the world, Cape Reinga (Te Rerengawairua) is also where the souls of Maoris pass on. They make their way up the country to a tree right at the tip whos roots guard the entrance to the underworld. Its also where the two oceans meet and...

permalink written by  Koala Bear on January 5, 2009 from Maitai Bay, New Zealand
from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

Northlands - Day 2

So today was meant to be better for weather, we were meant to be having at least four days of sunshine. We chilled by the lakes for a bit while we waited for the weather to improve before deciding I was too soft to get in the water while it was windy and we started the drive to the top of New...

permalink written by  Koala Bear on January 4, 2009 from Cape Reinga, New Zealand
from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

Northlands - Day 1

Before I buggered off around the rest of the country, me and Kama decided to spend a bit of time together so she got leave from work and we headed up to check out that little bit that sticks up above Auckland. She's been before with her being all local an all that and one place she wanted to go...

permalink written by  Koala Bear on January 3, 2009 from Kai Iwi Lakes, New Zealand
from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

End of chapter 3

As if to rub my nose in it, Christmas Day in Auckland was an absolute blinder, in the high 20s. Went round to Brad´s place in the morning for a top-drawer Xmas brunch, then KP dropped me at the airport for the flight to Santiago. New Zealand has been good. The scenery is undeniably...

permalink written by  phileasdogg on December 25, 2008 from Auckland, New Zealand
from the travel blog: Planes, Trains & Taxiwallahs

Home from home

Since KP had to work for the few days before Christmas, thought I´d head up to the Bay of Islands for a bit of time out on the water. Sun, swimming, sailing, snorkelling, kayaking etc. All very relaxing and enjoyable. Big mistake. It was OK when I arrived in mid-afternoon. Caught the ferry over...

permalink written by  phileasdogg on December 24, 2008 from Paihia, New Zealand
from the travel blog: Planes, Trains & Taxiwallahs

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