http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Oceania , New Zealand , South Island , Akaroa en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:20:20 UTC Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:20:20 UTC Back in the Jucy Camper ClubNovember 13 2008You all would have had a good laugh watching us lug our stuff back to the Melbourne Airport at six in the morning. The hotel was so close it made no sense to get a taxi but just far enough away for us to work up a sweat. We were told that since it was an international flight NZ we should be there two hours ahead of boarding time. We walked to the J http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-345376.html Whakatane flowers http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-324415.html Awoke early to cold frosty morning. Enjoyed a hearty breakfast considering nothing to eat yesterday. I inquired as to the proximity of Apollo Rentals to our hotel to be told just around the cornerDecided to walk to Apollo rentals to pick up our 6 berth Euro Deluxe motorhome that will be our accomodation for the next two weeks.... 1 hour and three k later walking in sub zero tempratures I fou http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-315255.html The weather was pretty rough yesterday throughout the whole south island. We decided against our trekking plans so you guys will never see how beautiful our hike out to Mount Cook and the Tasman Glacier was. It's our fault for not bringing the camera with us but at the same time it makes that day even more special.We hit the road instead drove through the snow hail and rain past lake Tekapo http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-309895.html Mama has bought herself a really nice set of wheelsJ. Jeg er simpelthen rullende. Efter et par dage p gben i Christchurch som er en rigtig skn by med ret med at byde p har jeg nu kastet mig ud i den udfordring der hedder at spejlvende sin hjerne for at kunne kre i venstre side. Jeg havde frst fuldstndig udelukket den mulighed men da de forskelige optioner for transport og deres fordele http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-288758.html I forgrs gik jeg en tur i Christchurch p ca. 4 km for at finde et supermarked for at kbe lidt frugt og mlk men det lykkes mig ikke p den tur at finde t eneste sted der havde disse to ting i samme butik supermarked. Det kan muligvis bare have vret prcis den rute jeg havde valgt for jeg fandt senere ud af at der rent faktisk findes supermarkeder i byen men mens jeg gik slog det mig http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-288750.html Whenever I am far from ones I love I can always find a sort of clichd romantic solace in the constance of the moon. I know that wherever I am I can look up at the sky and know that we are all staring at the same moon. The vast distances seem to instantly shrink. But here this isnrsquot quite the case. I am staring from a complete opposite angle. The moon here waxes while it wanes in the http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-288389.html I have been in New Zealand just about a week. I have openly thrown myself into physical work. It is a refreshing break from academia in which results are rarely tangible. I feel a sense of completion beginning tasks that have an end. Rake the leaves. Chop the deadwood. Weed the garden. Sure the weeds grow back more trees die and the leaves keep falling but I still feel accomplished taki http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-285040.html Akaroa is incredibly lush. Even in Winter the layers upon layers of green still grow wildly along the vast hills. Everytime I step outside I just look around wideeyed at all the majestic greens. It even greets me bedside as the view from my window is one of the best of the harbor. My new routine is simple and nice. I wake up and pull the blinds do a bit of yoga have breakfast shower m http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-283645.html Yes I smuggle Bananas. I have to hold my hands up to this crime. Some people prefer smuggling class A drugs and making money that way but I just cant get enough of the yellow fellas.On the flight over from Sydney we had been given the usual paperwork to complete for customs. The usual questions were on there have you got any animals explosives cocaine ...... the important one for me turned ou http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-274902.html Aotearoa meaning Island of the Long White Cloud as New Zealand is known in Maori was always going to be memorable. It would be the first time I would see Sheena in 5 weeks Mel Roly were getting married we would sky dive bungy jump and base jump our way around this most beautiful country.We started in Christchurch. It started well picking up the rental car from a company called Jucy and fi http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-270409.html Day 29 AkaroaAnother boat cruise today this time from Akaroa to the sea taking in the volcano basin Akaroa is in an old volcano an on the hunt for the worlds smallest penguin fur seals and the worlds rarest and smallest dolphin the hector dolphin. The weather was beautiful but the was a swell out to sea which had hampered the previous days trip. We were told that there was only small chanc http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-270350.html Day 28 On the road to AkaroaYes folks another bus journey but not as far this time but with nearly as many stops. We reached Akaroa just before lunch and dumped our bags at Chez la mer where we were staying a cozy place not to far from the bay. We went for a walk to see what was there and found ourselves booking a cruise around the bay to see some white flippered penguins seals and some rare do http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-270349.html Hi there allSorry for the delay in emailing its been pretty hectic since Andy and I arrived here in New Zealand 2 weeks ago now but anywayHere's a bit of a lowdown as to what we've been getting up to read on if you find this stuff interesting if not at least now you know we got there safely Also for those of you with Facebook we've put some photos up. Andy's are a little different to http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-263397.html We've just been looking through our blog at the things we've done over the past 6 months and we can't quite believe our time in NZ is coming to an end. We've had a great time here in NZ and have met lots of friendly folk who have made us feel very welcome. Despite having cleaned the van inside and out and packed most of our stuff away we're still somewhat in denial about handing the van over a http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-260884.html Before leaving New Zealand I drove around with Evan to the Milford Sound Dunedin and then up the east coast to Christchurch where we went our separate ways. I was able to sell my car for only 100 less than what I bought it for despite it stalling for this first time on the day I sold it. I then spent a week working for accommodation for a family just south of Christchurch. I then hitched o http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-256308.html Our first day began with beautiful blue NZ skies and sunshine. We drove from Sumner to Akaroa panorama photo above which had spectacular views. The terrain is very rugged with lots of outdoor activist. We watched a helicopter rescue of a mountain biker. On our return the clouds came in and the winds blew hard. So the weather can change very quickly. We then drove to Christchurch to see some of http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-254170.html 92 Bon Accord Backpackers Akaroa Banks PeninsulaA long drive to Christchurch and a very hot day. The drive out to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula was beautiful and so is the village which is on the waterfront and there are lots of boats and lovely old houses and cafes and restaurants.102 Gernot went on a bike ride around town in the morning and in the afternoon we drove to Le Bons Bay on the o http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-245760.html Hier ein paar Fotos von heute an meinem Geburtstag Die Delphine waren sehr schwer zu fotografieren Wir haben auch Pinguine gesehen BeeindruckendDer Garten in dem Hostel Chez la mer war wunderschoen dort kann man viele Tage verbringenIlke hattte mir am morgen ein wunderschoenes Geburtstagsfruehstueck gemacht das war Prima http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-245061.html Bucht hier ist wunderschoenDas ist bei Akaroa Das Hostel ist sehr niedlich man kann hier alt werdenWir waren auch an einem einsamen Sandstrand so etwas findet man nicht in Europa...unbescheiblich schoen http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-244700.html Day 4In the early morning went to buy Petrol NZ 1.75 per litre at the nearby Shell Petrol Station. It cost about 85 to fill up the tank.Drove to the Botanic Gardens had a walk around for about 20 minutes.Today we were all going for a drive to Akaroa which is just over 80 kms from Christchurch. All the families from Australia were going so we needed 3 cars.On the way to Akaroa saw som http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-237297.html On Friday Claire went swimming with Dolphins the most rarest and smallest in the world 'Hector Dolphins' or some may call them 'New Zealand Dolphins' since they are only found in New Zealand. This was amazing and you were able to get up and close with them.... Although you wasn't able to touch them since they are very delicate and have scars we could harm them and pass on diseases because of ou http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-237012.html So i spent New Year's In Christchurch with my friends Flo Sophia met in Tui and Lana Emma and Sophie met in Taupo. We did our fire spinning on New Year's eve and i did a little bit of fire breathing went off without a hitch that time a generally great night was had by all and there will be photos at some point.Spurred on by our success on New Year's Flo and I repeated the Fire spinning t http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-233226.html 29 12 07We had our first real day out about today we went off to Akora about 50 miles South of Christchurch.Helen went in her car with 2 kids we pinched Streves 4x4 to follow on with the rest of the crew. The weather was sunny but there was a cool breeze. The journey was quite a good one the roads varied from long dead straight ones to very tight twisty ones through the mountains.We were http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-231228.html Today is the day we left Christchurch. We picked up our Nissan Sunny Super Tourer from Apex Rentals. We had the same car on our North Island trip last year. Theyrsquore a great car. Plenty of room for us both and does about 6L100km even when yoursquore going over hill and down dale in which there are large quantities in NZ. And thatrsquos handy when fuel is NZ1.75L.Our mission fo http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-230718.html Aamulla kytiin viel kiertelemss Oamarun vanhassa kaupungissa ennen matkan jatkamista kohti pohjoista. Vanhakaupunki oli pieni mutta sit oli pidetty hyvss kuosissa. Pikaisen pyrhdyksen jlkeen jatkettiin matkaa rannikkoa pitkin ylspin kohti Banksin niemimaata. Tll kertaa ei pyshdelty vlill katselemaan maisemia vaan ajettiin suoraan niemimaalle rauhaisaan jo aikaisin aamulla varatt http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-225560.html We headed to Akaroa which is 50 or so miles away from Christchurch and stopped along a beach recommended by Liz and Warrick. Instead of sand the beach had a shore of very round and smooth rocks. Then we stopped by a small art gallery which included some jewelry made out of these rocks. After lunch and a stroll around Akaroa we headed over to Okines Bay where we kicked off our shoes and wade http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-222156.html We stayed at Donrsquos for couple of days being entertained by his vast knowledge of everything enjoying great food including my favourite Hokey Pokey ice cream with honeycomb crunchy bits and going for some lovely walks around the area. On the Saturday we visited Taylorrsquos Mistake a local beach near Godley Head that has a great selection of original style NZ bachrsquos the Kiwi eq http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-200393.html AkaroanbspAustralasia raquonbspNew Zealand raquonbspSouth Island raquonbspAkaroa By Pinky and The BrainJune 30th 2007Emily and DennyAkaroa June 20 2007... We drove down to the Banks Peninsula from Christchurch wednesday morning. It was cloudy that day but we still had a nice time driving around enjoying the scenery. We stopped in a little place in the harbor inlet called Barrys B http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-177516.html Hello from New Zealand Well we arrived in Nz at 11.00 pm at night so did not see alot on the way in so when we woke up the next morning we did not no what to expect We were awoken with a massive cooked breakfast and me and chris had separate double beds each that night..Romantic ay due to chris having a cold We then got taken to the campervan hire company by our hotel which was handy w http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Akaroa/blog-162524.html