Bayview Chateau Tongariro Whakapapa Village
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Private Bag, State Hwy 48 Whakapapa Village, North Island, New Zealand, 7-8923809
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Christmas was getting closer and closer without u noticing it. We weren't really in a christmas mood, you don't get that feeling in the middle of the summer far away from your familywhen you're used to something else. We did have a reservation though at a hotel in Tongarir National Park where we were to spend the christmas days. But before coming to the hotel we still had a few days to sped. We stayed in Palmerston North after arriving with the ferry. Here we spent the whole evening driving a...
Whakapapa Village, North Island, New Zealand anneogben
Hi! After leaving Wanganui we followed the Wanganui river north through some very quiet and remote countryside. We really got the feeling that we were lost but this is what having your own transport is all about! I doubt these roads have ever seen a public bus! This area is known for Maori culture, heritage, the Whanganui National Park and river adventures (canoeing the river is a very popular activity). In the early 1900's, visitors called the Whanganui River the 'Rhine of New Zealand' - it'...
Taupo, New Zealand byrnedm
Départ minuté pour cette longue journée de route. Il est temps de dire au revoir aux signes noirs du lac Rotorua. Nous devons être à l'heure au parc géothermique de Wai-O-Tapu. A l'heure car dans ce parc ils y a un "gaizeur" particulier. Ce geyzer s'appelle "lady Knox" en l'honneur de la fille du gouverneur local en poste quand il a été découvert. Il a en fait été découvert par des bagnards qui faisaient leur lessive dans les eaux chaudes du coin. Apparemment le geyser n'aime pas le savon, q...
Whakapapa Village, New Zealand jucco
We decided to head down to Lake Taupo because other family members who had already holidayed there before coming to the Cook Islands had suggested it. When you drive in from the north you come over the final hill leading into Taupo and it is the most beautiful sight. The town sits on the edge of a very large lake, with the opposite shore surrounded by massive snow capped mountains. We decided then and there to head up to Whakapapa and have a look for ourselves. We went to the visitors centre ...
Whakapapa, New Zealand mattdonna
The reason for moving on to Turangi was to be able to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, apparently one of the best one day hikes (tramps) in New Zealand. As we had arrived reasonably early in Turangi I had the chance to go and play some golf at the local course and give Maud a break. The course was fairly nice, but the clubs were like a throw back from the 80's which didn't really help my game. I had an alright round, but more amusing was the guy I paired up with at the sixth hole who hadn'...
Turangi, New Zealand shieldsontour
After getting the car fixed in Taupo we continue south to this 2nd in the world National Park. It has lots of tall snowy volcanos and two ski areas still busy with spring skiing. We hiked about 11 km yesterday in the a grey fog up to Lake Tama. This lake is inside a large deep crater on the side of one of the volcanos. Occassionally the sky opened with wonderful views of the volcanos. then walked back and enjoyed wine in the bar of the Chateau; then walked across the street to our holiday par...
Tangario National Park, New Zealand sjbal24Travel Blogs Nearby
... down into a pit with 30 cow's backsides aimed at you is not quite what I had in mind! You have to be very nimble on you feet to move out of the way when one decides to release! In summary we would highly recommend the farm stays as a way of meeting real Kiwi's, even if you only do it for a few days. All of our hosts have been lovely people but Jude's laughter and passion for life has been inspirational and the food at the local Muddy River Café was heavenly!
Thames, North Island, New Zealand andyfreshwater
... Jennifer) and Liz from Holland. Yes, they put me in a room with 4 women for the night! Are they mad?!! Danger Zone! The holiday park was OK though. It was very much like a caravan park in England, with toilet blocks, laundry blocks, tv room, kitchen block etc. It was all we needed. The internet was a rip-off though - NZ$8 per hour!! In the evening we all chipped in for a Barbie. No, not the little plastic doll, that wouldn't make sense would it?! This was ...
Hahei, North Island, New Zealand vickersontour
... at low tide, you can dig a hole in the sand and it will fill with hot water which has risen up from geothermal rocks a few kilometers below the surface. The scientists reckon that volcanic activity finished in this area between 15 and 20 million years ago and yet the underground rocks are still at 170 deg C!!!!!!!!!! The tide was still falling, so we continued up the coast to arrive at ...
Whitianga, North Island, New Zealand harryandnorah
... to the Hot Water Beach.... Here there is a hot spring (like at Sycamore, for all of you Central Coast people....) that runs under the sand at this beach. So, you walk down and see a huge group of people all in one spot... it's actually quite comical really. They have all dug holes in the sand, with little barrier walls around them. (You know where to dig because the sand starts to bubble and it gets quite hot.) So all of these ...
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