Blogs from Wanganui, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
now in north Island again
Published: February 2nd 2012Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui » Wanganui
February 2nd 2012
We are now back on north island staying at Wanganui for 4 days. Hope to kayak down the river tomorrow. Since our last update we visited glacier country in south island, walking to the faces of fox glacier and Franz Josef glacier. both really spectacular especially Fox. after the glaciers we travelled back over to the east coast via arthurs pass stopping at a few places along the way and even staying a night in Springfield, saw Bart skateboarding down the street and Homer having a cold one in Mo's. Sorry just made all that up, but Springfield was realand one of the best value sites we have stayed at. Next stop was Hanmer springs for a look around didnt venture into the spa. After that we had a few days left to lie on the ... read more
3day canoe trip on the Wanganui!
Published: March 16th 2012Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui
November 20th 2011
Maggie en Senne, vrienden van Chris vlogen over. En met hen een 3daagse kano trip op de Wanganui rivier gedaan. Spijtig van het mottige weer de eerste dag (een hele dag regen, met bakken, en Mikkie & Chris gekapseist tijdens één van de rapids)... read more
Fährüberfahrt und Fahrt zum Mount Taranaki
Published: July 31st 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui » Wanganui
July 29th 2011
Heute Morgen ging's ganz früh raus, da um 8 Uhr unsere Fähre nach Wellington ablegte. Die Südinsel verabschiedete uns nochmal mit strahlendem Sonnschein. Auf den Wellen des Marlborough Sounds glitten wir sanft über die Cook Strait. Nach 3,5 Stunden kamen wir dann wieder auf der Nordinsel an. Von dort aus fuhren wir direkt weiter nach Wanganui. Hier machten wir einen kleinen Zwischenstopp in der I-Site, um unsere weitere Reise festzulegen. Das Wetter sollte am nächsten Tag noch leicht bewölkt und regnerisch sein. Trotzdem entschieden wir uns, den Weg zum Mt. Taranaki zu wagen. Nach langer Fahrt kamen wir dann Abends am Ausgangspunkt für die Wanderung an. Viele Grüße! ... read more
Journal Day 81 - Wanganui
Published: July 6th 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui » Wanganui
April 27th 2011
Wanganui. Wednesday 27 April 2011 Not particularly much to do here today. Bit rainy but lots of Glass Art studios and art galleries to stroll around. Gonna have to get this Warranty of Fitness (WOF) situation for my van sorted before I get pulled over and arrested. Searched for mechanics that could get the WOF over and done with asap so I can get a more on up to Taranaki and New Plymouth. ... read more
April 26th 2011
Wanganui. Famous for it’s Glass blowing and art and quite a few interesting Galleries. Visited Glass blowing studio and watched a vase being created by quite renowned local glassblower. Wanganui pics: Wanganui ... read more
March 8th 2011
Hey Lucy.... I'm leaving a week early....yee haa...still won't see all Armenia in a month though! You'll be able to pick me out at the airport...a short, fat man, bald, horn-rimmed glasses & a wooden leg..! :-D Sam... read more
February 27th 2011
Hello everyone! I'd like to introduce you to Lucy, my friend, and guide for three weeks in beautiful Armenia. You'll be hearing more from us both! Sam... read more
Whanganui River Trip
Published: January 5th 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui » Wanganui
January 5th 2011
Hi All, Donavin reporting in after a fantastic canoe trip along the Whanganui River over the Christmas/New Year’s holiday break. Question: When is a Great Walk not a walk? Answer:-. When it is a canoe trip down the Whanganui River. Don't ask me why, but the Whanganui River Journey is designated as one of the nine Great Walks of New Zealand. For the last three years, since Marcos made the suggestion, I’ve been fixed with the idea of canoeing slowly down one of New Zealands most beautiful and pristine rivers – that idea became reality this year. To travel down the Whanganui is also to experience in part the history of New Zealand; the river was an important travel route for hundreds of years for the Maori who lived along its shores and, in the early ... read more
Wanganui down to Wellington for the Interisland Ferry.
Published: November 8th 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui » Wanganui
April 28th 2010
Wangnui (they don’t pronounce the 'g') was great. I had a traditional English breakfast in the pub downstairs. I also went back to the coffee shop/ restaurant I had dinner at last night. The beautiful girl I saw passing through was working as a waitress/barista. I had the feeling I could have stayed in that little town for a while. The people were exceptionally nice. Also, I had internet for the first time in a day. No real email, but I did get a chance to chat with my friend... After yesterday's drive, I was anxious to get to Wellington. Oh! I got a speeding ticket! It was kind of exciting actually. The guy cut me a break and only marked me for 18kph over instead of the 38kph over that I was actually driving. What ... read more
April 24th 2010
A few pics from time spent with our fabulous host and friend... Quelques photos de nos moments passes avec notre exellent hote et ami.... ... read more
