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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Sunset Cape Reinga Lighthouse New Zealand Magical hues fill the sky at sunset over Cape Reinga Lighthouse on the North Island of New Zealand after another beautiful day along the coastline.	Raging Huka Falls Waikato River NZ Watching from a viewpoint, the water is raging over the Huka Falls along the Waikato River on the North Island of NZ possessing a unique blue coloring.	New Zealand Scaup Chicks Auckland Zoo Resting on the logs along the shore of a pond, a New Zealand Scaup keeps a close watch over her chicks at the Auckland Zoo.
Highway 1 Scenery New Zealand Driving along State Highway 1 near the town of Ward, New Zealand the scenery is stunning especially as the sun begins to set behind the hills.	Clouds Sunset Cape Egmont New Zealand As the sunset tries to break through the clouds above the beach at Cape Egmont in New Zealand, an array of hues become visible.	North Taranaki Bight Scenery New Zealand As sunset nears its end around the North Taranaki Bight in New Zealand, the scenery is outstanding with the brilliant lighting.
Maitai Bay Beach North Island New Zealand Maitai Beach on the Karikari Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand curves around the water's edge creating the ideal location for visitors.	Muriwai Beach Gannet Colony New Zealand As the water crashes against the coastline of Muriwai Beach on the North Island of New Zealand, the Gannet Colony gathers atop the cliffs.	Penguin Crossing Sign Otago New Zealand This penguin crossing sign is not a joke, so while traveling in Oamaru, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand, please be aware of any penguins.
Jacks Bay Coastline Otago New Zealand The beautiful scenic view of the rugged coastline that adorns Jack's Bay along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago, New Zealand.	Macaca Radiata Picture A Macaca radiata lingering in the tree at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand gave us the perfect opportunity to capture its picture.	Lake Mangamahoe Mt Egmont New Zealand Lush greenery surrounds Lake Mangamahoe in Taranaki, New Zealand with Mt. Egmont peeking out behind the cloud cover in the background.
Apricots Harvest Central Otago New Zealand Apricots hanging from the trees in an orchard near Roxburgh, Central Otago in New Zealand ready for harvest time.	Black Reef Beach Hawkes Bay New Zealand From the beach near Black Reef in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand you can see the high rock cliffs of Cape Kidnappers where the Gannet colony resides.	River Bush Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre NZ The thick bush encompasses the river that flows through Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre in Wairarapa on the North Island of NZ.
Motuarohia Roberton Island Scenery New Zealand A couple sits on the bench enjoying the scenery of Motuarohia Roberton Island on the North Island of New Zealand.	Te Matua Ngahere Waipoua Forest New Zealand The Te Matua Ngahere, a giant Kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest on the North Island of New Zealand is an amazing sight when seen up close.	Brighton Beach Dunedin New Zealand As the tide recedes along Brighton Beach just south of Dunedin, New Zealand, fascinating rocks and creatures are visible along the sandy shore.
Rock Formations Waitaki Valley NZ Interesting rock formations in a small valley on farmland in the Waitaki Valley on the South Island of New Zealand.	Boat Tour Kaikoura Travel Canterbury New Zealand One of the many options available to tourists to the travel destination of Kaikoura in Canterbury, New Zealand is a dolphin watching tour.	Travel Destination Abel Tasman National Park A prime travel destination on the South Island of New Zealand is the pristine Abel Tasman National Park.
Swim With Dolphins Tour Kaikoura NZ Don a wetsuit and swim with the dolphins during a tour with Encounter Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand.	Boyd Creek Falls Fiordland Waterfall NZ A not so well known sight along the Milford Road are the Boyd Creek Falls found in Fiordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand.	Fantail Falls Mt Aspiring National Park NZ One of the most accessible waterfalls in the Haast Pass, Fantail Falls are a 5 minute return walk from the road in Mt Aspiring National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
Thunder Creek Falls Mt Aspiring NP New Zealand From a height of 28 metres, the Thunder Creek Falls plunge into the Haast River in Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand.	Travel Destination Pancake Rocks Paparoa NZ Blowholes, sunsets, intriguing rock formations, and West Coast vistas make the Pancake Rocks a prime travel destination in Paparoa National Park of New Zealand.	Whale Watch Kaikoura Tour Boat New Zealand The Whale Watch Kaikoura catamaran Wheketere (which means Giant Squid) makes its way towards the action off the coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Abel Tasman National Park Sea Kayaker Picture A sea kayaker passes the granite cliffs of Arch Point during a kayaking adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park of New Zealand.	Paparoa National Park Pancake Rocks New Zealand The sun sets over the Tasman Sea and the Pancake Rocks in Paparoa National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand.	Falls Creek Fiordland National Park New Zealand The crystal clear waters of the Falls Creek waterfall appear from the dense native bush of Fiordland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
Chasm Bridge Fiordland National Park NZ A hiking track wends through the dense native bush to a foot bridge which passes over Chasm in Fiordland National Park, NZ.	Kahurangi National Park Coastline Kohaihai Beach NZ The 452,000 hectare Kahurangi National Park is one of the largest national parks in New Zealand and Kohaihai Beach is one of the starting out points for the Heaphy Track.	Town Of Picton Marlborough NZ The starting out point for many adventures in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand is the town of Picton also the location of the Interisland Ferry services.
Kayaking Abel Tasman National Park New Zealand A popular vacation activities on the South Island of New Zealand is kayaking the pristine coastal waters of the Abel Tasman National Park.	Cape Kidnappers Scenery Hawkes Bay New Zealand From atop the cliff where the Australasian Gannet Colony is located, the scenery of the coastline of Hawkes Bay, New Zealand is amazing.	Oamaru NZ Little Blue Penguin Statue A statue of a Little Blue Penguin, made of stone, is on display along the main street of Oamaru, NZ.
Taranaki Sunset New Zealand The yellow sky amongst the dark pink tinged clouds at sunset silhouette the Maui Gas Platform across the Tasman Sea in the North Taranaki Bight on the North Island of New Zealand.	Whale Watching Trips Kaikoura New Zealand One of the best trips to embark on during a visit to Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand is a whale or dolphin watching tour.	Festival Oamaru South Island New Zealand Each year, the town of Oamaru on the South Island of New Zealand celebrates their yearly Wine and Food Festival.
Honeymoon Destination Marlborough New Zealand Punga Cove Resort, a romantic and secluded honeymoon destination is situated in the sunny Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand.	New Zealand Coastal Holiday Destination Kaikoura The Coastal town of Kaikoura is a popular holiday destination situated on the South Island of New Zealand.	South Bay And Kaikoura Mountain Range Picture Green pastures and South Bay are illuminated with the last rays of daylight as the Kaikoura Mountain Range is shrouded in a thin layer of fog in Canterbury, New Zealand.