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Whirlwind Week Exploring New Zealand South Island via Dunedin

Big news everyone! I’ve been invited on a whirlwind week long photographic expedition exploring the southern portion of New Zealand’s South Island by Canon Australia, Tourism Dunedin, Southland and Fiordland plus Tourism New Zealand.
I’ve visited New Zealand’s South Island twice previously on personal holidays and thoroughly enjoyed the wide variety of landscapes and wildlife that [...]

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Sleepy Seal on the Rocks – New Zealand – Free Desktop Wallpaper

Download free 1680×1050 resolution desktop wallpaper photo of a Sleepy Seal on the Rocks at Kaikoura in the South Island of New Zealand by Guest Photographer Greg Royal aka “Kiwi Bloke”.
Greg visited the Marlborough Region of New Zealand’s South Island in late 2008 and couldn’t resist photographing this cute Seal having a nap on the [...]

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Driving from Christchurch to Queenstown – Heart of NZ South Island

GUEST ARTICLE:Kiwi guest writer Greg Royal tells the tale of his driving holiday between Christchurch and Queenstown, the most popular cities frequented by visitors to New Zealand’s South Island.

The most British of all New Zealand cities, the heart of Christchurch is Cathedral Square, the center of tourist activity and a must see for all visitors. [...]

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Marlborough Region – South Island New Zealand

GUEST ARTICLE: Today Kiwi guest writer Greg Royal introduces us to the Marlborough Region of New Zealand’s South Island, known for its dry climate, the picturesque Marlborough Sounds and Sauvignon blanc wine.

New Zealand is a small country of 4 Million people deep in the South Pacific, 12 hours flying time from the West Coast of [...]

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Glacier Explorers Tasman Glacier by Boat – Best New Zealand Day Trip

The “Glacier Explorers” Tasman Glacier boat trip is the best value outdoor activity in New Zealand at $120/person or $95 for YHA members
Viewing the Tasman Glacier up close was one of the most anticipated parts of my 2nd journey to New Zealand’s South Island and it did not disappoint. Glacier Explorers is the only tour [...]

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Panoramic Photos – Mount Cook, Tasman+Hooker Glaciers and Lake Tekapo

I just returned from a 3 week trip to New Zealand’s South Island and wrote plenty of notes in my diary which I’ll use to create articles on the Road Less Travelled … in the meanwhile here are some panoramic photos I took of Mount Cook, the Tasman and Hooker Glaciers as well as Lake [...]

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Highlights Photos – South Island, New Zealand trip (2004)

When this article is published I’ll be partway through my 2nd trip to New Zealand’s South Island. My first trip was in late 2004 and I used my first Digital camera to take quite a few good photos including some of the photos shown in the slideshows below:
New Zealand – Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers

New [...]

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Taupo – Hive of Volcanic and Water Activities

GUEST ARTICLE: Taupo is a very short drive from Rotorua. Most accommodation options line the lake. Drop by their comprehensive I-site on arrival to canvass and book some of the activities on offer and get some independent advice.

Your first stop along the main road into Taupo should be the Huka Falls. The intensity of [...]

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Waitomo – World famous Glow Worms (shining maggot tails and poo)

GUEST ARTICLE: Waitomo Caves is located on New Zealand North Island and crawls with tourists looking for a glowworm fix. And with over 300 caves dotting the area you can understand why. However, only a select few are accessible and sublet to tour operators.

I’d recommend Spellbound tours (NZ$60) which last for about three hours. [...]

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Fly sitting on rose, Queenstown, New Zealand – Free Desktop Wallpaper

Download a free 1024×768 resolution desktop wallpaper photo of a fly sitting on a rose in Queenstown, New Zealand
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Fly sitting on rose, Queenstown, New Zealand

Camera: Panasonic FZ20
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Rotorua – Sulfur, Steam and Spas

GUEST ARTICLE: Be prepared for an all round sensory experience as you drive into Rotorua or ‘Roto Vegas’ as the locals aptly admit.
The sulphurous smell will hit you first, followed by the sight of billowing steam vents and then a conga line of motels/hotels as far as the eye can see, many promising you [...]

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Southern Alps, New Zealand – Free Desktop Wallpaper

Download a free 1024×768 resolution desktop wallpaper photo of the Southern Alps, New Zealand
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Southern Alps, New Zealand

Camera: Panasonic FZ20
Wallpaper format: JPG 440 Kb in size
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Memorable Fox Glacier Helihike – South Island New Zealand

My Fox Glacier Helihike departed from the chartered helicopter helipad at 0945 & returned at 1300. It was the highlight of my trip to NZ South Island and I will remember it forever.
At several $100/person Yes it is expensive but it was definitely worth the cost unlike the money I wasted on the Tranz [...]

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Flying over Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand – Free Desktop Wallpaper

Download a free 1024×768 resolution desktop wallpaper photo taken by me as I was flying over Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
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Flying over Fox Glacier, South Island, [...]

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Dont Waste Money on Tranz scenic TranzAlpine train – New Zealand

During my last visit to New Zealand’s South Island I took a trip on the TranzScenic Tranz Alpine train from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass.

Don’t waste your money on it – do something else instead.
While the township of Arthurs Pass is a good base for trampers with various walks starting there I think catching [...]

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