Banks Peninsula, New Zealand

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Travel Blogs from Banks Peninsula (17)

Screams in Okains, Okains Bay, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand travel blog
Screams in Okains
Feb 7, 2005

... Mackenzie Country and in to Canterbury, we made our way over to the East Coast and out on to the spectacular scenery of the Banks Peninsula. Once again, we checked in to 'Top 10 Akaroa', a now familiar place where we spent three nights. After the first ...

A travel blog entry by scottwoz
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Finally doing what we are best at - nothing!!!, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand travel blog
Finally doing what we are best at - nothing!!!
Nov 28, 2006

... only people in our camp it was a bit eerie to say the least, but we did manage to get a few hours sleep! The Banks Peninsula was formed by a volcanic eruption years ago, now the roads are steep and windey, the hills are green with thousands of sheep ...

A travel blog entry by alinmattrtw2005
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Dolphins and Moonlit Skies, Okains Bay, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand travel blog
Dolphins and Moonlit Skies
Jan 26, 2005

... as I've had here so far. Comfortable and warm enough so I can't ask for anymore. It was the second night in my new abode - the first spent alone, this one with the company and the quiet, yet melodic snores of young Sinnyad. Considering that the size of ...

A travel blog entry by scottwoz
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Round the Mountain, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand travel blog
Round the Mountain
Jul 13, 2005

... basically a loop track, which ascends right up in to the hills and passes along the summit road giving panoramic views of the Banks Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean over the other side. It was spectacular. The weather had decided to be kind too and the ...

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Forum Discussions on Banks Peninsula (4)

The drive from Kaikoura to Christchurch
Posted on Sep 21, 2009, 18:42:47
... right wines for your taste. From here on Route One we next go to Christchurch and out to Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula once a French settlement and now demonstrating the historical influence in the names and buildings. Definitely worth the drive to see ...
Best places to see in new zealand!
Posted on Oct 30, 2007, 22:18:01
... head I'd have to say the South Island must do's would be: The Fiordland The west coast (glaciers) Kaikoura Banks Peninsula (just south of Christchurch) Queenstown & surrounds The great lakes (Tekapo, Pukaki, Ohau) Marlborough Sounds And the ...
New Zealand travelogue blog.
Posted on May 29, 2006, 14:14:37
The Banks Peninsula is one of my most memorable places, especially Okains Bay. Glad you did it. Isn't it beautiful? I had an amazing there last year which I'll never forget. Excellent blog by the way!
New Zealand travelogue blog.
Posted on May 29, 2006, 13:09:26
Thanks Steve, will do. Day 12 - The Banks Peninsula should go live in the next hour or so. Shaune.

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