North Island (it's a bit long this one, but I think you'll like it)

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April 20th 2007

Published: April 20th 2007

Bright Lights, BIG City Arriving in Auckland we got a shock at what it is like to be in a big city again. The rest of New Zealand is pretty laid back and peaceful including Christchurch. Auckland instantly hits you as being completely different with a totally different pace of life. On the way from the airport we were stuck in our first traffic jam that wasn't caused by a run down camper van! W... Read Full Entry

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Masterclass of wood-carving

We think the activity was aimed at children but we loved it.

1,2,3 Bungeeeeeeeeee

Slightly too late to change my mind

Perfect Dive

even got the toes pointed

What goes down must come up...

Mt Ngauruhoe

complete with steam coming out of the top

Walking across the misty south crater

Misty

Scenary like we had never seen before

Near the top of the walk

Red Rocks

We were pleased to know that the volcanos were on a catagory 1 warning. We assumed that was the lowest, not highest!!!

The Emerald Lakes

Surrounded by smelly sulphurous steam, not cloud.

Old Lava Flows

This place is yet another geographer's dream which we have visited.

Steaming Ground

Colder Waters

Do not adjust your sets...

honestly these are the colours of the sunset here on the north island - totally unnatural.

24th April 2007

Dan
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It is long....
But it is quite good too. Some of the pictures are stunning. I like the rock jumping one, all the sunsets, and the big pointy tower one. Baby due in 6 days time (so I'm told) so will send pictures your way when I get one! Cheers guys.

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