North Island, Wellington, Taupo, Tongariro Crossing: Things to see and doTurn your daydreams into a reality with our insider tips on North Island, Wellington, Taupo, Tongariro Crossing things to see and do from other travellers and locals alike. Add your tip to help us create travel & tourism information on North Island, Wellington, Taupo, Tongariro Crossing things to see and do. |   |
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| Experience all four seasons climbing Mount Tongariro Posted 14 Aug 2009 by clare fisher  I now recognise the important difference between the word trek and walk. Waking up at 4.30am for an 8hour trek was fine, I had been on walks before, so I thought I knew what to expect. We had packed our nutritionally balanced, backpacker cheap lunch of peanut butter sandwiches and fruit, along with a packet of 'starburst' that at the last minute my friend slipped into the pocket of her lime...more... |
| Budget Backpacker Network in New Zealand Posted 27 Apr 2009 by Alex Lyons Backpacking around New Zealand a few years ago was made all the more easy when I decided to go in for a BBH card. For a small fee, the membership card entitles you to information, an on-line reservation facility, and some all-important discounts for independent budget backpacker accommodations throughout New Zealand, North and South Islands! With card in hand and a trusty guide of BBH-associate...more... |
| The Desert Road Posted 08 Apr 2009 by Alex Lyons If in New Zealand, and clever enough to have hired your own car (or bought a cheap second hand one for travelling with), take the Desert Road from Lake Taupo south towards Palmerston North and on to Wellington. Its a clear and long expanse of road through some of the most arid, tussocky land on the North Island. But its the night time drive in the dark that makes it...more... |
| New Zealand walking Posted 06 Nov 2008 by Lyn The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a world-renowned trek. (Rated as the best one day trek in New Zealand and listed by many!!) It is a day long walk of about 19km (I started at 6am and had a leisurely walk arriving at the end at about 4pm) You will need to arrange transport to the begining of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track and a pick up at the end of the day. Many companies offer this s...more... |
| A day in Wellington Posted 31 Oct 2008 by Alex Lyons  If you're planning on spending some time in New Zealand, save a day from the numerous ecological and geographical wonders to spend some time in the city of Wellington on the southern tip of the North Island.Serving as a gateway between the islands, its easy to just pass through the city of Wellington, but do so and miss a city its easy to feel affection for, oriented around the vast natural ha...more... |
| Sky diving Posted 21 Oct 2008 by Lyn  We didnt want to join the queues in Queenstown so looked out for sky diving on our way around NZ. Sky diving was a huge fear for me…. but turning up in Taupo, my partner insisted on booking their dive of a lifetime! This place was actually recommended to us by a 65 year old woman travelling around NZ on her own…. She had lots of stories to tell… but that’s for another day!On arriving at the sk...more... |
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