Where … Queen Charlotte Sound, the water feature crowning New Zealand’s South Island. When … Saturday, November 22, 2014. What … The wild water of Queen Charlotte Sounds disappears behind the Interislander ferry Kaitaki as it cruises from Picton To Wellington across the Cook Strait on a stormy New Zealand afternoon. Visit the Interislander websiteContinue reading “Queen Charlotte Sound …”
Category Archives: Pacific
Montreal charm in Christchurch …
→ The recovering city welcomes a stylish new hotel … THE Hotel Montreal, which sits in Montreal Street on one side of Cramner Square, is the newest luxury hotel to open in central Christchurch. The 27-room property joins the nearby Hotel George as the only two five-star hotels in the South Island city which isContinue reading “Montreal charm in Christchurch …”
Coastal Pacific …
Where … The coast between Kaikoura and Blenheim When … Friday, November 21, 2014 What … The view from my window seat on the Coastal Explorer, the scenic train that runs between Christchurch and Picton on New Zealand’s South Island, as we follow the coast around a bay on the north side of Kaikoura.Continue reading “Coastal Pacific …”
Kaikoura views …
Where … Kaikoura, New Zealand When … Thursday, November 20, 2014 What … Standing on a hill above Kaikoura, looking across to the Kaikoura Range, and taking in the view at the spot on the South Island where the mountains meet the ocean. Visit the Kaikoura website … Thursday, November 20, 2015
Akaroa Harbour …
Where … Akaroa Harbour, New Zealand When … Tuesday, November 18, 2014 What … A volcanic eruption that happened six million years created Akaroa Harbour, by blowing the side of the caldera and letting the water in to create the bay, with the steep slopes behind the town reminding all of this pretty destination’s violentContinue reading “Akaroa Harbour …”
Espiritu Santo …
Where … Oyster Island, Vanuatu When … November 6, 2009 What … Oyster Island sits just off the coast of Espiritu Santo, the Vanuatu island that was the second largest Allied base in the Pacific during World War Two. There were four or five airstrips on Santo during the Second War, with one of theContinue reading “Espiritu Santo …”
Stewart Island …
Where … Boulder Beach, Stewart Island, New Zealand When … Tuesday, August 24, 2010 What … Looking across Boulder Beach’s golden sand to the mountains of Stewart Island in the distance. Visit the Stewart Island website … posted Saturday, September 20, 2014
Kiwi pedal power …
GRETCHEN Bunny has a simple rule for people who want to use her bicycles to explore Martinborough, and that’s no Lycra allowed. “Lycra is discouraged, and wedges are firmly encouraged,” Bunny says with a laugh, referring to her footwear as we cycle around her home patch on New Zealand’s North Island. “Riding a bike inContinue reading “Kiwi pedal power …”
In the vines …
→ Peppers Parehua offers wine-loving travellers a play to stay right in the vines … PEPPERS Parehua sits in the heart of a Martinborough vineyard with the cottage-style suites perfectly positioned so guests can explore the delights of the pretty New Zealand settlement – including dozens of wineries, restaurants, and cafes – on foot orContinue reading “In the vines …”
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