Auckland Trips

1pm Sunday 2nd Sept. Uploaded a couple of test pics, just because I could. Also trying out the journal, even though tomorrow marks the real start of the trip. Haven't started packing yet, but reckon it will all be over and done in about 20mins …

A couple of key points up front: the train service we used back in 2004 to travel from Auckland to Tongariro (National Park Village) has since been discontinued. While the day rides are still available, the night run we took both there and …

A factoid about Quantas (besides the fact that per Rainman, it's the world's safest airline) is this: When Cyclone Tracy devastated the town of Darwin at Christmas 1974, Qantas established a world record for the most people ever embarked on …

This trip journal documents our 3 week honeymoon, where we RV’ed through New Zealand and stayed at RV parks (called “holiday parks” by the Kiwis a.k.a. New Zealanders). Then we went to Australia for five days. We used Kea Campers for renting our …

Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the life, times and mind of the travelling duo that are Tarquin and Vanessa (collectively known as Banquin). Rather than give you a blow by blow account of the trip, this will be a collection of random thoughts …

Okay, here we go. After weeks of making arrangements my departure is imminent. This initial entry is to figure out how those of you who wish to follow this middle-aged wanderer on her travels can tune in. I view this journey with a great deal …

So now we are back home in Melbourne., having seen heaps. My advice: * Do sky tower (auckland) at night, and ask about dinner in the rotating resturant. It is not a cheap menu, but what you pay for dinner entitles you to amazing views, even …

Muy buenas a todos! Aqui es donde vamos a compartir todo lo relacionado con nuestro viaje. Dadas las circunstancias, contamos con un participante mas que viene de una manera distinta. No no, no es un hijo :) ... es nuestro gran amigo Carlitos …

Yay! I won a car on Trade Me! Nissan Sentra 1994 Cost more $1500 and less than $2000 Pick up is Tuesday Packed our bags today. No water cause of council problems with supply so limited doing other stuff. V & E need more days to pack for their …

Hello to all my friends, family, acquaintances, strangers, countrymen, and anyone I have forgotten! This is a report about my 7-day tour with Stray New Zealand backpacker bus . Before you begin reading, take a look at the Stray NZ Bus Tour site s …