We decided to head to Christchurch a bit earlier than planned. Why? Because we had friends waiting for us. Jonathan’s friend, Nicole (whom he’s known for 15 years!), lives in Christchurch with her partner, Matthew, and their son Caden. They…
Craigslist Scammers in Search For Christchurch, New Zealand Accommodation
Let’s face it… there are 7-10 real mean, nasty people in the world. They just move around a lot, so it’s sometimes difficult to avoid them. What’s nice about the Internet for scammers is that they can be in multiple…
Feijoas: Can I Touch Your Feijoa in New Zealand?
Feijoas are fruits. Feijoas have smooth skin something like a mango. Feijoas are tart and sweet, something like a kiwi. They don’t have little black seeds like a kiwi, but the flavor is similar. To me, the word feijoa just…
Lyttelton Farmer’s Market: Lyttelton Near Christchurch, New Zealand
Nearby to Christchurch, New Zealand is the harbor town of Lyttelton. It looks like a fishing village out of late 1800’s England, which makes perfect sense, when you learn that Lyttelton, like much of New Zealand, was settled by many…
Rangitoto Island: Taking the Ferry to Rangitoto Volcano
To get to Rangitoto Island from Auckland, you have a few choices. Two of the tour companies offering ferries there are 360 Degree Tours and Fullers. We took the Rangitoto Explorer Tour from Fullers which includes a round trip on…
Walking In The Sky At Auckland Skywalk and Skytower
Walking around on a platform, on a tower high above Auckland is appropriately called the Skywalk. Auckland’s Skywalk is on a tower which is taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere.…
Auckland, New Zealand: First Impressions
We were sad to leave our island relaxation and rest time in Tahiti. We had a wonderful time there. So far in comparison, where Tahiti was nice but expensive; Auckland, New Zealand just seems nice. Getting off the plane and…
Auckland City Hotel: A Review
One of the reasons we chose the Auckland City Hotel for our two nights in Auckland was it’s location. From the Auckland City Hotel, there are many attractions, restaurants, and cultural events within walking distance. The other big factors in…
From Auckland: A Change Of Plans For New Zealand
Carrie and I didn’t have definite plans when we landed in Auckland. The reason we even ended up being in Auckland was because of the great airfare/hotel deal offered by Air Tahiti Nui. We simply didn’t plan to take our…