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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... (... more information below the photos)


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photo of Dunedin Railway Station Otago
Dunedin Railway Station Otago

The historic Dunedin Railway Station in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Cape Palliser Coast New Zealand
Cape Palliser Coast New Zealand

Cape Palliser is a vision of beauty along the Southern Wairarapa coast on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Kaikoura Peninsula Sunset New Zealand
Kaikoura Peninsula Sunset New Zealand

Unique rock formations are part of what makes Kaikoura Peninsula in New Zealand a radiant place to be at sunset.
photo of Australasian Gannets Colony
Australasian Gannets Colony

Adult and their young are part of the colony of the Australasian Gannets in Hawkes Bay on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Castlepoint Lighthouse Sunset Photo
Castlepoint Lighthouse Sunset Photo

Castlepoint Lighthouse shines at sunset as the sky turns incredible colors over the Wairarapa Coast on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Kaikoura Peninsula Canterbury
Kaikoura Peninsula Canterbury

Visiting Kaikoura Peninsula in Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand at sunset is a breathtaking experience.
photo of Pictures Of Volcanoes New Zealand
Pictures Of Volcanoes New Zealand

Pictures of the snow covered volcanoes of Mount Egmont-Taranki in New Zealand are spectacular at sunset.
photo of Taranaki Coastline New Zealand
Taranaki Coastline New Zealand

Far from the beaten track was this pull out along the North Taranaki Bight Coastline on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Russell Lupin Picture Fiordland
Russell Lupin Picture Fiordland

The roadside is ablaze with colour as the Russell Lupins bloom from early to mid summer in Fiordland National Park.
photo of Russell Lupin Flowers
Russell Lupin Flowers

Thousands of Russell Lupin flowers create a carpet of colour waving gently in the breeze along the Milford Road in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
photo of South Island Sunset New Zealand
South Island Sunset New Zealand

A threatening sunset of fascinating colors near Hopewell in Kenepuru Sound on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Destination Kaikoura New Zealand
Destination Kaikoura New Zealand

A clear day at the popular holiday destination of Kaikoura along the east coast of the South Island, New Zealand
photo of Adventure Sea Kayaking Abel Tasman National Park New Zealand
Adventure Sea Kayaking Abel Tasman National Park New Zealand

A paddle in the Anchorage Bay Lagoon completes a full day of sea kayaking adventure on the waters of the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Tasman Sea Pukearuhe Historic Reserve Taranaki New Zealand
Tasman Sea Pukearuhe Historic Reserve Taranaki New Zealand

The waves from the Tasman Sea surge along the black sand beach before reaching the white cliffs at the Pukearuhe Historic Reserve situated along the coast of Taranaki on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Ripiro Beach Picture Seagulls Tasman Sea New Zealand
Ripiro Beach Picture Seagulls Tasman Sea New Zealand

Two seagulls wander the compacted sandy shores of Ripiro Beach at Glinks Gully on the North Island of New Zealand while a motorcyclist rides near the surf of the Tasman Sea.
photo of Sun Picture Waitemata Harbour City Of Auckland New Zealand
Sun Picture Waitemata Harbour City Of Auckland New Zealand

Brillant yellow fills the sky as the sun hangs above the Waitemata Harbour and central business district in the city of Auckland, New Zealand's largest metropolitan situated on the North Island.
photo of First Church Interior Dunedin City Otago New Zealand
First Church Interior Dunedin City Otago New Zealand

In stark contrast to its exterior design, the interior of the First Church of Otago is more along the lines of Colonial styling. This grand church is situated in the city of Dunedin, New Zealand and was designed by NZ's most eminent architect RA Lawson.
photo of Highway 6 New Zealand
Highway 6 New Zealand

State Highway 6 or Glacier Highway is the longest state highway on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Roadside Sign Central Otago Lake New Zealand
Roadside Sign Central Otago Lake New Zealand

Along the roadside to Lake Hawea in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand, a sign warns travellers to slow down due to the winding road.
photo of New Zealand Fur Seal Pup Wairarapa New Zealand
New Zealand Fur Seal Pup Wairarapa New Zealand

A cute New Zealand Fur Seal Pup sits alone on the rocks at the Cape Palliser Seal colony in Wairarapa on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Beautiful Castlepoint Sunset Wairarapa New Zealand
Beautiful Castlepoint Sunset Wairarapa New Zealand

Situated on a spit of land which separates the mighty Pacific Ocean from a small lagoon, the Castlepoint Lighthouse keeps watch over the Wairarapa coastline and is a beautiful place in New Zealand to watch a glorious sunset.
photo of Ripe Apricots Orchard Trees Central Otago
Ripe Apricots Orchard Trees Central Otago

An orchard of apricot trees near Roxburgh in Central Otago, New Zealand has branches full of ripe apricots reading for harvesting.
photo of Commercial Fruit Picker Apricot Tree Central Otago
Commercial Fruit Picker Apricot Tree Central Otago

A commercial fruit picker spends days picking each apricot from the tree in an orchard near Roxburgh in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Apricot Shipping Crate Central Otago Orchard
Apricot Shipping Crate Central Otago Orchard

A wooden shipping crate is used during harvest time to aid the commercial picker in the orchard near Roxburgh in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Commercial Apricot Picker Central Otago New Zealand
Commercial Apricot Picker Central Otago New Zealand

A commercial apricot picker starts his day with his helpful machine and makes his way through the orchard near Roxburgh in Central Otago, New Zealand picking all the ripe fruit.
photo of Apricot Trees Orchard Roxburgh Central Otago NZ
Apricot Trees Orchard Roxburgh Central Otago NZ

An orchard full of apricot trees decorates the landscape near the town of Roxburgh in Central Otago on the South Island of NZ.
photo of Lake Ngakoro Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
Lake Ngakoro Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland New Zealand

Along the Ngakoro Loop Track at the Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland on the North Island of New Zealand, visitors can look over the green hues of Lake Ngakoro.
photo of Devils Bath Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
Devils Bath Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland New Zealand

The luminous green water in Devil's Bath at the Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland on the North Island of New Zealand is surrounded by the volcanic landscape.
photo of Rainbow And Cascade Terrace Ferns Orakei Korako New Zealand
Rainbow And Cascade Terrace Ferns Orakei Korako New Zealand

An array of color fills the Rainbow and Cascade Terrace in Orakei Korako on the North Island of New Zealand while bright green ferns flourish along the banks.
photo of Aladdins Cave Orakei Korako North Island New Zealand
Aladdins Cave Orakei Korako North Island New Zealand

Aladdin's Cave or Ruatapu Cave at Orakei Korako on the North Island of New Zealand is one of two known caves found throughout the world which exists in a geothermal field.
photo of Orakei Korako Mud Pools Taupo New Zealand
Orakei Korako Mud Pools Taupo New Zealand

Boiling mud pools decorate the geothermal landscape at Orakei Korako near Taupo on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Tasman Sea Sunset North Taranaki Bight New Zealand
Tasman Sea Sunset North Taranaki Bight New Zealand

The colorful sky over the Tasman Sea seen from the shores of the North Taranaki Bight on the North Island of New Zealand during the sunset hours.
photo of Mt Taranaki Volcano Sunset Scenery New Zealand
Mt Taranaki Volcano Sunset Scenery New Zealand

The scenery from the top of the cliffs at the northern end of the North Taranaki Bight in New Zealand is beautiful at sunset as a yellow glow highlights the volcano called Mt. Taranaki/Mt. Egmont.
photo of North Taranaki Bight Whitecliffs New Zealand
North Taranaki Bight Whitecliffs New Zealand

From the top of the Whitecliffs at the North Taranaki Bight in New Zealand, one can see the formations in the cliffs and admire the scenery for miles along the rugged coastline.
photo of North Taranaki Bight Farmland Scenery New Zealand
North Taranaki Bight Farmland Scenery New Zealand

Farmland runs for miles along the coastline of the North Taranaki Bight on the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The scenery is spectacular as you travel a narrow gravel road amongst the grazing sheep.
photo of Taranaki Whitecliffs Beach North Island New Zealand
Taranaki Whitecliffs Beach North Island New Zealand

The Whitecliffs tower above the beautiful beach which runs the coastline on the North Taranaki Bight on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Franz Josef Glacier NZ Helicopter Tour Aerial Picture
Franz Josef Glacier NZ Helicopter Tour Aerial Picture

An aerial view of Franz Josef Glacier in Westland National Park, NZ from a tour with Glacier Helicopters which allows tourists to see the steep route and beauty of the glacier landscape.
photo of Westland Sunset Gillespies Beach New Zealand
Westland Sunset Gillespies Beach New Zealand

Darkness begins to take over at Gillespies Beach in Westland, New Zealand as another beautiful day comes to a close but not before a sunset highlights the area in brilliant yellow hues.
photo of Westland Lake Moeraki Flora South Island New Zealand
Westland Lake Moeraki Flora South Island New Zealand

Encompassing Lake Moeraki in Westland on the South Island of New Zealand, is the beautiful green flora which adorns the wilderness landscape.
photo of Knights Point Coastline Westland New Zealand
Knights Point Coastline Westland New Zealand

The beautiful scenery of the coastline from Knights Point along the Glacier Highway in Westland, New Zealand where the cliffs slope down to the Tasman Sea with a fog bank lingering over the water.
photo of Waves At Sandy Ship Creek Beach New Zealand
Waves At Sandy Ship Creek Beach New Zealand

Driving the Glacier Highway in Westland, NZ, the sandy beach at Ship Creek is a beautiful place to stroll as the waves break at your feet while you enjoy the coastline beauty and learn the history of the area.
photo of Lake Dunstan Landscape Central Otago New Zealand
Lake Dunstan Landscape Central Otago New Zealand

Created through the damming of the Clutha River, Lake Dunstan is a reservoir for hydro power generation at the Clyde Dam, as well as a popular recreational lake surrounded by the arid landscape of Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand.
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... 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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