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06 - June 2008 Photo of the Month

Posted by jacquesl

... that I cannot wait to see which one is actually voted the best photo for June 2008! 1.) Lake Tekapo - Oamaru, New Zealand. by: 2.) Frigate birds - Galapago Islands, Ecuador. by: 3.) Salt As Far As You Can See - Uyuni, ...

South from Akaroa to Gore

Posted by nztravelguide

... you reach the coastal Route One again north of Oamaru the town famous for the beautifully carved stone. Artists throughout New Zealand have used Oamaru stone for exquisite work. You might get there in the evening when a colony of little blue penguins come ...

25 million year old shark toothed dolphin fossil

Posted by nztravelguide

... of South Island farmland 400 metres above sea level miles from the ocean. Millions of years ago the cataclysmic geological past of New Zealand provided us with some of the most unique and fantastic natural wonders on earth. The sea deposited layers of ...

A South Island Itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... can actually drive up to. Continue along the road now until it drops down to connect with route 6 at Havelock the mussel capital of New Zealand. A drive down through the marina lets you find the Slip Inn cafe. back onto route 6 and about 15 kms along is a ...

The Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch #2

Posted by nztravelguide

... the very small town of Duntroon is the "Vanishing World" that I think is one of the most interesting sights I have found in New Zealand. Millions of years ago this part of New Zealand was under water. The geology discoveries here are world renown such as ...

GOING TO NEW ZEALAND NEED HELP!!!

Posted by nztravelguide

... right is the gallery of one of New Zealand's top Maori artists, Peter Jean Caley. Worth a stop. Continue on to Akaroa, New Zealand's only French village built in the heart of several extinct volcanoes. From Ashburton continue north on route 1 to Burnham ...

Part 5 - from the Catlins through Central

Posted by nztravelguide

... . Not too many people told about this. From here we go to the small fishing community of Moeraki. The number one restaurant in New Zealand for fresh fish is here at Fleurs. When Rick Stein was offered a free trip to anywhere in the world this is where he ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... 1 - Pick up vehicle at Christchurch airport. Well...........let's get going so we can enjoy the scenic wonders of this beautiful New Zealand. From Christchurch let's head south on route 1 crossing the famous Rakaia River and the home of the giant salmon. ...

New Zealand General Points of Interest

Posted by nztravelguide

... Everybody has an opinion but what I have tried to do is point out the places that are uniquely New Zealand. Not a specific list..................migh be fun if everyone here added their "points of interest"............................ From the ...

The Cafes of New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... out by the Buller River) North Island - Matamata - Espresso to Go Matakana - the Patisserie (the best selection of pastry in New Zealand) Otaki - Brown Sugar Tauranga - Alimento Taupo - The Brew Te Kuiti - Bosco Whangarei - BOB cafe I better stop there ...

Travel to NZ - June or September

Posted by bazil.dog

... set up in no time- and you can do it all in one place. For the penguins, I saw them for free at a place called Oamaru. Its along the east coast of the south island a few hours drive/bus south of Christchurch. The drive to the fjords/west coast takes ...

Winners in Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards 2010

Posted by nztravelguide

... -Benz. This year's finalists produced some wonderful dining experiences for our judges. Supreme Winner Riverstone Kitchen Oamaru Best Casual Dining Regional Winner Riverstone Kitchen Oamaru Runner-Up Palate Hamilton Restaurant Personality Winner Shae ...

List of Holiday Parks

Posted by nztravelguide

... Park www.foxglacierholidaypark.co.nz Glenorchy Park www.holidayparks.co.nz/glenorchy Oamaru Top Ten www.oamarutop10.co.nz Omarama Top Ten www. ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... week so I still have time to prepare for our South Island tour. Ari You may want to check out the Yellow Eye Penquns at Oamaru instead of the little blues. The YEPs come ashore after 3 and before 6 in the cooler months. Little blues wait until dark. ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by vondyh

... week so I still have time to prepare for our South Island tour. Ari You may want to check out the Yellow Eye Penquns at Oamaru instead of the little blues. The YEPs come ashore after 3 and before 6 in the cooler months. Little blues wait until dark. ...

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