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Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waikato » Hamilton February 1st 2008

So this is a little late but we have moved! The house is still a mess as unpacking and tidying is a struggle inbetween work and study. The move went ok, but was really hot, 32 degrees in Hamilton!... read more
Dining room
Kitchen
Kitchen 2

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waikato » Waitomo Caves January 17th 2008

DATE VISITED: 6-13TH ISH JANUARY We tried to beat the tourists but failed - we ended up having to tag along with a group of gassy spanish tourists who just did NOT shut up when they were asked to by our guide. The tour was short and these famous caves I would say were 'ok' but really we came to see the glow worms. We ended up in a boat which took us peacefully through the blackness of the cave, only to look up and see a star-lit sky of beautifully glowing blue dots which were the worms! The tour was worth it just to see this unique spectacle - only found in New Zealand and Australia. The boats sedatly made their way to the outside after being guided by the light of the glow ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waikato » Hamilton January 8th 2008

A few weeks ago we took another risk using the Woofing HotList website. We replied to Judy's advert wanting a pair to housesit her 'wonderful house' whilst she was on holiday in Christchurch. Quite what wonderful meant we didn't know nor want to risk looking forward to. As it happens as we drove up the drive and saw a large 2 storey house complete with balcony, hybrid car and acres and acres of countryside surrounding it we were instantly relieved. Judy was normal and not the hairy hippy lifestyler we were dreadding. The first couple of days we chatted to her and her annoying 13 year old cocky grandson (typical teen). Our room is fantastic and in (again!) a self contained area of the house. Her house is large, bright, modern, clean and perfect for us ... read more
Judy's farm
Farmer Sal
Our 'woofing' accommodation

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waikato » Waitomo Caves June 3rd 2007

Marie est epuisee... Simon en veut encore!!! On revient tout juste d'une super expedition dans les cavernes de Waitomo ou nous avons grimpe, nage et marche dans l'eau froide.. On nous avait dit qu'on serait: wet, muddy, exhausted, que c'etait une vraie aventure... he bien, on n'en a eu pour notre argent! C'etait maladement hot! ... read more
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Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waikato » Hamilton February 2nd 2007

Hi there Thought I would finish of Ebs travelblog for her. We have had a couple of hectic days starting with a night out at the Racetrack on Friday which is where it all started the Sunday after Eb arrived. She has met quite a few folk and a lot of them wanted to come and say goodbye to her. I think a good night was had by all if the hangover on Saturday morning was anything to go by. We didn't do much on Saturday except recover and do some packing. As you can see, Eb was really busy trying to get everything in her case. Then we got ready to go out for an Indian in Hamilton before the Chiefs v Brumbies game atnight. Unfortunately the Chiefs lost but we did see some famous ... read more
Cambridge Racetrack
Cambridge Racetrack
Cambridge Racetrack

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waikato » Waitomo Caves January 25th 2007

We had a couple days in Auckland again, mainly so that I could sort out my flights. Not so straight forward as John's, I need to fly via LA to get to San Fran. We also enjoyed another lovely evening with Sinaed and Lucien. We were on a campsite with the smallest pitches ever, no room to even put out our guide ropes and we were already overlapping into next doors terriotry. By the time we were set up, we were 6 inches from the next tent (a bit close eh?). However the facilities were excellent, with 6 washers & dryers, and at least 10 modern showers. (most campsites have one washer and dryer and 2 or 3 showers for the whole site). Two nights here was more than enough though. Leaving Auckland once again, we ... read more
Raglan surf
Raglan surf
Kawhia

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waikato » Hamilton December 24th 2006

On Xmas Eve after I had finished work we went up to the racetrack which was where Uncle Andy and Aunty Tina took me on day 2 of arriving here. Thank goodness I wasn't as tired. We got there about 4 o'clock and the sun was shining so we sat out on the track side. There was loads of people there and quite a few had taken their own seats and blankets along with cool boxes full of beer and wine. We just sat on the grass trackside and got bitten to death. I have got 2 bites on my right hand, one on my left hand and one on my ankle - and they itch and hurt like mad. Don't know what to do with my hands. Have tried allsorts, ice and any cream we ... read more
Xmas Eve
Xmas Eve
Xmas Eve

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waikato » Hamilton October 30th 2006

Hi everyone Sorry there has been no diary but there are problems downloading photos. Will get them on as soon as I can. Speak soon Ebo ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waikato » Matamata October 20th 2006

Okay, so I'll try to make this brief because not everyone is a massive LOTR geek like me and probably wouldn't spend the 50 NZD to see a field, some plywood boards and a big tree. I myself thought it was a bit steep but since the place was on private land, it was the only way. The Hobbiton set outside of Matamata was chosen by Peter Jackson because of its green rolling countryside, the absence of man made clutter (i.e. roads, power lines or buildings) and the large pine tree or "party tree" as it was known. After filming was completed here the set was to be removed, as agreed in contract but bad weather prevented the job from being completed and the demolition team had to come back at a later date. In the ... read more
Looking Out Over The Party Field
A Local
Welcome To Hobbiton




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