Kiwiana 2006

A summary of our New Zealand Tour 2006 / 2007 - Kiwiana

Kiwiana 2006 is a collection of photos, pictures and some information from our latest tour of New Zealand. Between the end of November 2006 and March 2007 we travelled mostly by campervan and covered a lot of territory in New Zealand.

Over the course of nearly 4 months we have walked on an active volcano, seen numerous species of birds and marine mammals, climbed a mountain, been choppered up to Glaciers, walked many trails, rode on tractors/trailers, shot across a river on a wire, sailed the Pacific, rode a bike after 20 years, kayaked, snorkelled, and so much more - a list the length of our arms!!

Nearly all of the activities and tours we have done have been exceptional, but one in particular stood out mostly for its uniqueness. It also rated high on our fun-o-metre and we consider it an absolute "must do":

So first place in our ratings (the creme de la creme) goes to:
Gannet Beach Adventures: Based out at Clifton in the Hawkes Bay on the North Island of New Zealand, they are under-rated in the travel guides but we consider this as the most fun and informative tour - and we did it twice! As well as visiting the gannets at Cape Kidnappers to watch the antics of these sometimes unsociable and clumsy birds, you are taken along a piece of coastline where layers of sediment have collected over centuries and are now uncovered through tectonic plate movement, all clearly visible. The tours are conducted from old red tractors which pull a small train of flat deck trailers along a beach which changes on a daily basis - and yes there are adventures including bogged tractors and trailers! Be sure to look them up during your next vacation in New Zealand.

March 22, 2007 marks the end of our Kiwiana 2006 tour and we will farewell Aotearoa, God's own, Kiwiland, Down under - but we will be back for sure! The diverse landscape, stunning scenery, culture, and wildlife of New Zealand is simply irresistible.

Make sure to read our daily blog about this tour: New Zealand Travel Blog - Kiwiana 2006/2007

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Bayview Chateau Tongariro New Zealand The Bayview Chateau Tongariro is a luxury hotel located in the village of Whakapapa in Tongariro National Park in New Zealand.	Horse Drawn Chuck Wagon A procession of horse drawn chuck wagons through the streets of Roxburgh in Central Otago, New Zealand.	Sunset Rock Memorial NZ A rock memorial stands in the glowing rays of the disappearing sunset on Gillespies Beach near Fox Glacier in New Zealand.
Beach Hookers Otago Two Hookers Seal Lions cuddle on the beach in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.	Cardrona Hotel Central Otago The old Cardrona Hotel is one of the oldest historic hotels in New Zealand and still offers quality accommodation in Central Otago, New Zealand.	Kingston Flyer Steam Train Picture With the blow of her whistle the grand historic Kingston Flyer steam train pulls out slowly from Fairlight Station in Central Otago, New Zealand.
Opunake Wall Mural NZ The wall mural collection in the town of Opunake, NZ wouldn't be complete without a surf life saving picture.	Auckland Zoo New Zealand Picture A great location for a fun family day out is the Auckland Zoo situated in Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand.	Taranaki Moon Rise New Zealand Livestock have a stunning view during a mystic moon rise over the North Taranaki Bight, New Zealand.
Kea Camper New Zealand A confident Kea sits atop a camper along the Milford Road in Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand.	Cool Car New Zealand An old but still pretty cool Chrysler car in Cardrona along the Crown Range Road in Central Otago, New Zealand.	Cape Foulwind Lighthouse NZ Stationed in an area which bears the brunt of many storms the Cape Foulwind Lighthouse has been guiding ships safely since 1876.
Emu Picture An emu relaxes in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.	Kitesurfing Orewa Beach NZ The winds along Orewa Beach on the North Island of New Zealand are ideal for kitesurfing.	Cape Reinga Lighthouse Sunset The sunset creates stunning colors in the sky at the Cape Reinga Lighthouse on the North Island of New Zealand.
Maruia Falls South Island A picturesque view of the Maruia Falls in Maruia Falls Scenic Reserve on the South Island of New Zealand.	Elephant Rocks Waitaki Valley NZ Unusual limestone formations are known as elephant rocks in the Waitaki Valley in North Otago on the South Island of NZ.	Rainbow Lorikeet Picture The Rainbow Lorikeet at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand stands tall showing off his stunning colors.
Ocean Sunset Picture The ocean waves splash against the rugged rocks during sunset along the West Coast of New Zealand.	Digitalis Purpurea Flower Picture The scientific name for the Foxglove flower is Digitalis purpurea, these flowers add a splash of colour to the landscape and to your pictures.	Titirangi Bay Marlborough Sounds A quiet location situated at the north eastern end of the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand is the protected Titirangi Bay.
Pelorus River Marlborough NZ Pelorus River on its journey from the Richmond Range to Pelorus Sound in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand.	Coastal Adventures Abel Tasman The pristine coastal waters of the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand are an ideal destination for kayaking adventures.	Ruatapu Cave Orakei Korako NZ Ruatapu Cave is situated in the hidden valley of Orakei Korako on the North Island of NZ.
Livingstone Daisy Flower Picture The Livingstone Daisy flower creates beautiful pictures growing on a wall in North Otago, New Zealand.	Tractor Trailer Tours New Zealand Gannet Beach Adventures has family oriented tractor trailer tours that take you to the world famous gannet sanctuary in New Zealand.	Chacma Baboon At the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand you could have a staring contest with this Chacma Baboon.
Huka Falls New Zealand Photo The spectacular Huka Falls are the largest falls on the Waikato River near Taupo on the North Island of New Zealand.	Sumatran Tiger Photo The Sumatran Tiger is a beautiful member of the cat family with this particular one residing at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.	Toitoi Plants Kaikoura Toitoi plants blowing in the breeze along the Kaikoura Beach on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Giraffe Zoo Photo A giraffe at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand loves to pose for photos.	Ancient Tuatara Reptile At the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand you can find a Tuatara which is an ancient reptile in danger of becoming extinct.	Christmas Traditions New Zealand Traditions at Christmas are very important for the residents of Pukeuri, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
Mud Pools Orakei Korako Fascinating boiling mud pools can be seen at Orakei Korako near Taupo on the North Island of New Zealand.	Cute Hippopotamus How can anyone say a hippopotamus is not cute when you look at a picture like this staring back at you.	Clyde Dam New Zealand Water rushes through to the Clutha River from Clyde Dam in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
North Taranaki Bight Coastline New Zealand Stunning rugged cliffs adorn the North Taranaki Bight coastline on the North Island of New Zealand.	Fyffe House Kaikoura The Fyffe House is a charming colorful house in Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand.	Eastern Water Dragon This creature is part of the lizard family and is known as the Eastern Water Dragon which can be examined at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand.
Volcano New Zealand Mount Ngauruhoe is one of many active stratovolcanoes on the North Island of New Zealand.	Wings Over Whales Kaikoura On a whale watching flight with Wings Over Whales in Kaikoura, New Zealand you get a chance to see enormous sperm whales resting on the surface.	Yellow Lupine Bush NZ A beautiful yellow lupine bush blossoms along the lakeside in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.