Photo Journey Through Middle Earth
With all the hype over the release of the movie The Hobbit, we are reminded of our journey through New Zealand two years ago. What better way to relive a memory than through a photo journey from our time there. New Zealand really does conjure up images of Middle Earth. While we travelled through the [...]
Driftwood at Sunset in New Zealand
We spent many a night camping on the beach with the Flying Kiwi in New Zealand. Every night we were treated to a gorgeous sunset. The country is beautiful from tip to toe
New Zealand Photo: Lake Tekapo
We had so many opportunities to take incredible photos in New Zealand. Each scene was more spectacular than the last and Lake Tekapo was no exception. The Church of the Good Shepherd was one of the first churches built in the area and it makes for the perfect photo spot for anyone stopping here for a look.
Top Thrill SeekingThings to do in New Zealand
What are the top things to do in New Zealand? we can tell you, we had the trip of a lifetime there, It was one adventure after another. It was nearly a year ago that we were in New Zealand with the Flying Kiwi taking part in adventures around the North and South Island. New Zealand feels [...]
Adventure Travel Wrap Up – A Look Back on 2011
As I sit down to write this 2011 Adventure Travel Round up, I am in shock and awe that we really did all these things in a span of 365 days. We just lived a year of adventure travel that I never thought I would have the opportunity to ever do in my life
Smooth Sailing in Abel Tasman
It was a perfect day in Able Tasman on the north end of the South Island of New Zealand. We had just jumped out of a plane and flew our own stunt plane the day earlier and now we were going on a more relaxing excursion as we sailed along the coat of Abel Tasman National Park.
The Boiling Crater of Wai-O-Tapu
What a sight! When they told us we were going to the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland I was a little skeptical. It sounds like a kids science park. Not really the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the North Island of New Zealand. I was taken by surprise when I entered and [...]
Top Adventure Destinations In the World – Part 1
Last week on CTV News Channel we talked about our top destinations in the world for adventure. It was such a fun segment that it made us think we should share our top picks with our readers too! We love chatting to Canada weekly, it not only hopefully inspires our fellow Canadians to get out [...]
Explore New Zealand by Campervan
If you travel around New Zealand, you will see an abundant of tourists driving themselves in campervans. That is because New Zealand is set up perfectly to explore by campervan!
Morning dew on a Purple Cloud
I grabbed my camera and tripod to head up to get some photos of the glacier from a vantage point in our campsite. On my way up a flash of purple caught my eye. As I looked around I was taken aback by the beauty of this purple flower called the Agapanthus Purple Cloud dripping with the reminants of last nights rains.
Discover the Ski Slopes of New Zealand
Skiing and snowboarding are common in New Zealand. Queenstown is the top destination but there are also options on the north Island.
Photo Friday – Caravanning Through New Zealand
One of the most popular ways of Traveling through New Zealand is by campervan. To find out more about caravaning through New Zealand visit All Ways Rentals.
A Whale of a Time in Kaikoura
It is a glorious thing to see a whale in the wild. We were the last tour of the day to go out with the aptly named Whale Watch Kaikoura in New Zealand.
New Zealand with The Flying Kiwi
The Flying Kiwi is an adventure tour company that shows the best of what New Zealand’s got. It involves camping and “roughing it” a little while getting up close and personal with the country’s rugged landscap
Finding our Inner Child Playing in the Sand
Sand boarding in New Zealand wasn’t even remotely the same as Sand Boarding in Peru. In Peru we strapped a board onto our feet and challenged ourselves as we tried to stand up and make a few curves down the some of the world’s largest sand dunes.
SkyDive Taupo, Embrace the Fear
I finally got my nerve up to skydive with Dave. Everywhere we go in New Zealand we see billboards and posters about skydiving and bungy jumping. The slogan of many an outfit is “Embrace the Fear.” If you know me well, you will know that I am not the best candidate for jumping off of [...]
Tongariro Crossing, in Photos
If you manage to only do one hike during your visit to New Zealand, make sure it is the Tongariro Crossing on the North Island. It is considered New Zealand’s best 1-day hike and in many circles it is considered one of the best in the world.
Morning blossoms on the Tongariro Crossing
We were excited about tackling the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand. It is dubbed the Best 1-day Hike in the World and we wanted to see if it lived up to its reputation.
Fox Glacier, One Dramatic Ice Field
Walking on a glacier is dangerous business if you don’t know what you are doing. So we took a tour with Fox Glacier guides here in New Zealand.
Glowworm Caves, a Dazzling Display of Light
We wanted to see the glowworm caves when traveling to New Zealand. Glowworms live in utter darkness and light up their caves by weaving florescent webs to trap their prey. It’s a magnificent setting in Te Anau on the South Island.
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