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South from Akaroa to Gore
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 21:33:32 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 on Aug 22, 2008, 22:54:54 by nztravelguide
... 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 marine ...
 
A South Island Itinerary
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:14:28 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 on Apr 16, 2008, 22:47:24 by nztravelguide
... 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 the ...
 
Points of Interest in New Zealand
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 20:28:54 by nztravelguide
... of Interest in New Zealand Everybody has an opinion but what I have tried to do is point out the places that are uniquely New Zealand. I have hundreds of other "important" places I like to point out. The biggest problem I have in creating ...
 
Part 5 - from the Catlins through Central
Posted on Apr 1, 2008, 02:09:41 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 ...
 
New Zealand General Points of Interest
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:43:54 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 on May 9, 2008, 20:16:46 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 ...
 
Restaurants - Ron's Rave Reviews 2009
Posted on Aug 2, 2009, 01:18:16 by nztravelguide
Ron's Rave Restaurant Reviews 2009 New Zealand Bay of Islands - Bistro 40 Marsden Estate Only Seafood Whangarei - A'Deco Matakana/Warkworth Ascencion Winery Auckland - Antoine's Hammer Heads Dine by Peter Gordon Vinnies Euro Cable Bay Winery (Waiheke ...
 
06 - June 2008 Photo of the Month
Posted on Jun 27, 2008, 10:41:08 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, ...
 
List of Holiday Parks
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:47:22 by nztravelguide
... .havelockmotorcamp.co.nz Kaikoura Coastal www.holidayparks.co.nz/kaikouracoastal Kelcys Bush (Oamaru) www.kiwicamps.com Kingston (Queenstown) www.holidayparks.co.nz/kingston Lake ...