Monthly Archives: May 2011

Geothermal Wonderland

Before I left California, many people who have been to New Zealand gave me the advice to visit Rotorua while here.  I  took their advice  and found that this active thermal area is quite a unique place, but it was also a real test for me to tolerate the sheer smell of the sulfur in...

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The Southern Cross

During this journey I have been blogging photos in the order that I experienced them, but this particular image is ahead of it’s time because I just could not wait to share it!  Both the Australian and New Zealand flags sport the same constellation that is prominently seen in the southern hemisphere known as the...

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The Secret Spot

Because I am staying with a local friend, I have had the privilege of seeing and experiencing things that tourists typically do not have access to.  One of the highlights of my trip thus far was swimming in a secret hot spring near Rotorua.  This beautiful spot took us a bit to find but what...

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A Three Hour Tour

After getting back from the South Island, Angela decided to take me tramping (aka: hiking) in Tongariro National Park.  She used to work at a ski field in the park, which houses 3 volcanoes.  Unfortunately for me, I could not see any of the mountains due to the rain and low cloud cover that hung...

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Doubtful Sound

Another well known trip in the Fiordland is Doubtful Sound.  It is much larger than Milford, and a bit more difficult to get to.  We had to drive down to and sail across Lake Manapouri, then get on a coach and drive another hour or so to Doubtful Sound.  Leaving from Te Anau, it was...

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