New Zealand travel stories

Wellington

I found the scenery from Auckland to Wellington pretty amazing, much of it was used as a backdrop in the Lord of the Rings Movies. Most recognisable was Mt Doom in Mordor (Mt Ruapeu) which is locat...

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Park Life

Yesterday I got kicked out of the City YHA and moved down the road to the International YHA. I'm not sure whether this is a move up or down, since it doesn't have a quaint little bistro, bu...

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Millionaire's Island

Spent the night listening to the Heavey Sleeper's mating snore call. Sadly meant I, (and the whole dorm), kept waking up at roughly 2 hour intervals meaning by 7am I was fed up and feeling wide...

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Albert Park

I know, I know, I'm still in bloody Auckland but this place is like a black hole - escape is near impossible. There is good news on the event horizon though because Adam has finally arrived!...

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Waitiki Landing 1

Stopped off at Waitiki Landing lodge on our journey up towards the northern most point and 90 Mile Beach. Once settled in the restaurant, with beer in hand whilst perusing the menu, we couldn't...

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