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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Bull Kelp Picture Taiaroa Head Otago New Zealand Bull Kelp swirls across the coastline of Taiaroa Head in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand when the tide is at its lowest point.	Geothermal Area Waiotapu Scenic Reserve Rotorua NZ One of the most popular tourist sightseeing options in Rotorua, New Zealand is viewing the geothermal activity and the Champagne Pool in the Wai-o-tapu Scenic Reserve.	Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Rotorua New Zealand A puddle of yellow water, coloured by minerals, bubbles next to the boardwalk in the Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.
Shell Beach Kawhia Harbour New Zealand As the tide recedes at Kawhia Harbour on the North Island of New Zealand, a shell in the shape of a fan is visible on the beach.	Castlepoint Sunset Scenery New Zealand The Castlepoint lagoon in Castlepoint on the North Island of New Zealand is glowing in the light from the sunset as the shape of Castle Rock is outlined.	Penguin Animal Hospital Dunedin New Zealand A woman takes care of an orphaned Yellow-Eyed Penguin at Penguin Place Hospital near Dunedin, New Zealand and will continue to tend to this animal until it is ready to fend for itself.
Auckland Beaches This beach at Mission Bay is just one of the many spectacular beaches that run along the coastline of Auckland, New Zealand.	New Zealand Oyster Catchers Variable Oyster Catchers are easily recognizable on the coastline of New Zealand as they have black plumage, bright orange eyes and beak with a tinge of yellow at the tip.	Dolphins Swimming New Zealand Tourists love to get the thrill of a lifetime and spend their day swimming with the dolphins off the North Island of New Zealand.
Cromwell New Zealand Sign A brightly colored fruit sculpture and a sign reading Cromwell, Lake Dunstan welcomes visitors to this unique town in Central Otago, New Zealand.	Pacific Ocean Sunset Picture New Zealand Thunderous clouds above the Pacific Ocean make for a stunning contrast during sunset when the light pierces through the clouds one evening in the Catlins, New Zealand.	Golfing New Zealand Golfing is enjoyed by many of the guests at the Bay Chateau Tongariro in Whakapapa in New Zealand, but some just prefer the scenic view of the volcanoes.
New Zealand Helicopter Tours White Island Helicopter tours to White Island on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand are fascinating when you land on this active volcano.	Yellow Eyed Penguins Beach Walk NZ Three Yellow-Eyed Penguins enjoy their walk up the beach of Roaring Bay after spending the day in the waters off the South Island of NZ.	Taranaki Scenery North Island New Zealand The scenery along the coastline of the North Taranaki Bight on the North Island of New Zealand is amazing especially during the sunset hours.
Volcano White Island New Zealand The wake of a boat seen in the water off the North Island of New Zealand with the volcano of White Island in the background.	Tree Stump Fossil Forest New Zealand An ancient tree stump that has been sitting along the shore of the Fossil Forest at Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand for many years.	Living Quarters Rewas Village New Zealand An exhibit of a house created from the forest remnants was once home to the Chef's Family and can now be seen at the Rewa's Village in Kerikeri on the North Island of New Zealand.
Cape Kidnappers Coastline New Zealand Tourists get a beautiful scenic view of the Cape Kidnappers coastline off the North Island of New Zealand hiking down from the Australasian Gannet Colony.	Purakaunui Falls Picture Otago New Zealand This picture displays the different tiers that make up Purakaunui Falls along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago, New Zealand.	Mount Taranaki Sunset New Zealand Sunset turns the skies into glorious colors over Mount Taranaki on the North Island of New Zealand.
Fountain Marine Parade Hawkes Bay NZ At night, an illuminated fountain adorns the seaward side of the Marine Parade in Hawkes Bay on the North Island of NZ.	Beach Driftwood Ship Creek New Zealand Driftwood is a common sight along the beach at Ship Creek on the South Island of New Zealand and many pieces have been here for years.	Curio Bay Kelp Fossil Forest New Zealand The waves crash in along the rocky shoreline of Curio Bay near the Fossil Forest on the South Island of New Zealand as the water encompasses the kelp beds.
Catamaran Sailing Boat New Zealand After sailing in the Bay of Islands off the North Island of New Zealand the Carino, the fifty foot catamaran sailing boat, anchors in Motuarohia (Roberton) Island.	Russell Town North Island New Zealand Historic but intriguing buildings line the waterfront in the town of Russell in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand.	Motuarohia Roberton Island North Island NZ Lush greenery separates the two different looking sides along the coastline of Motuarohia (Roberton) Island on the North Island of NZ.
Tautuku Beach Otago New Zealand The sandy beach extends around the coastline of Tautuku Bay along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.	Wooden Boat Kaikoura Coast New Zealand An old wooden boat is parked on the beach along the Kaikoura Coast on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.	Matai Falls South Island New Zealand Waterfall A magnificent flow of water known as the Matai Falls cascades over the cliff along the Southern Scenic Route on the South Island of New Zealand.
Cape Egmont Lighthouse Taranaki New Zealand The Cape Egmont Lighthouse is a prominent structure along the coastline of Cape Egmont in Taranaki on the North Island of New Zealand.	Good Shepherd Church Lake Tekapo NZ The Church of the Good Shepherd is located on the banks of Lake Tekapo on the South Island of NZ where the view from the windows is spectacular.	Coastline Curio Bay Fossil Forest New Zealand Waves thunder against the rock cliffs that make up the coastline near the Fossil Forest at Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand.
Wellington City New Zealand Capital Although not the largest city in the land, Wellington which is situated at the southern end of the North Island is the Capital of New Zealand.	Cape Kidnappers Tours New Zealand The tours offered by Gannet Beach Adventures are exciting and very informative of the area around Cape Kidnappers in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.	Catlins Coastline Sheep New Zealand The sheep of the Catlins coastline love to spend the day grazing on the green pastures overlooking the beautiful scenery of Otago, New Zealand.
Wairakei Park Huka Falls New Zealand An overhead look at the fascinating Waikato River where the Huka Falls on the North Island of New Zealand thunder over volcanic cliffs.	Taieri Mouth Harbour Otago NZ A fishing boat tied up to the dock in the harbour of Taieri Mouth along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago on the South Island of NZ.	Yellow Sunset Gillespies Beach South Island NZ A stunning sunset across the horizon brightens Gillespies Beach on the South Island of New Zealand into a yellow vision of beauty.
Cape Palliser Coastline New Zealand Ocean waves crash against the rugged coastline as the tide makes it way in at Cape Palliser in Southern Wairarapa on the North Island of New Zealand.	Ngakuta Bay Marlborough Sounds NZ Pristine waters and beaches line the coastline of Ngakuta Bay in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand.	Foxglove Flower Pictures Brilliant colors of the Foxglove flower blend in beautifully with the turquoise colored waters of Titirangi Bay in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand.