The other "land Down Under" is lots smaller than neighbor Australia yet packs in a boggling amount of beauty and adventure in its two main islands and various other smaller ones -- along with Maori culture and a touch of urban cosmopolitanism. And of course let's not forget Hobbiton!

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Top 7 cool things to do in Auckland

If you are planning a holiday visit to the New Zealand's biggest urban area, you can be sure of dozens of activities to make your visit a memorable one. Here we have put together seven of the most exciting things to do and places to see when you visit Auckland. read post

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Hawke's Bay, North Island cited in '7 Gorgeous Glamping Destinations'

How beautiful to imagine yourself in a camp locates in a glorious camp surrounded by beautiful environs. Singing and romancing on cold nights sitting around the fireside, staring on the stars in silent surroundings listening to the sounds of little creatures, basking on the lavish mattress, all that makes you dream to discover what camping in the glorious destinations of the world means. Morocco was the first place where I got the idea to experience the difference of international "glamping" -…

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Tauranga a popular destination on the North Island's Bay of Plenty

The most populous city (pop. 142,000) in the Bay of Plenty region on the North Island's north coast, besides being a dynamic city that's one of New Zealand's fastest growing, Tauranga is also a very popular tourism destination, thanks to a  cosmopolitan yet laid back vibe and arts scene paired with its natural attractions and scenery, ranging from popular beaches to lush, forest-clad mountains and waterfalls. Here are some of Tauranga’s top things to do:  read post

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4 exciting activities in Rotorua

Rotorua is known as the "little town" of New Zealand's North Island (though its population is nearly 60,000), and the country's "Sulphur City," world famous for the geothermal activity resulting the area's volcanic activity. There are no live volcanoes around here, but plenty of hot water comes out from deep under the earth, manifesting as bubbling mud pools, geysers, and warm streams. Rotorua is also home to a rich Maori culture, sublime wildlife and landscapes, and plenty of adrenaline-packed…

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  • Tripatini March 15, 2011 at 5:52pm

    More good news from New Zealand, as member Kip Brook confirms he and his are safe. He has a special request:

     

    It would be really great to hear from fellow members, please read some of my articles here about the quake:


    http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1103/S00040/christchurch-reels-but...


    http://www.thebigidea.co.nz/news/industry-news/2011/feb/81980-exhau...


    http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4693368...


    Can you kindly ask them to email me on kip@wordofmouthnz.com. I am helping with the recovery-rebuild from a media perspective. Anyone interested in coming to NZ or interested in the impact of the $30billion+ earthquake and hundreds of lives lost, please email me.


    But we're small fry compared with the tragedy in Japan. My thoughts go out to famailies there.

     

    Take care, keep happy

     

    Kip

  • anne cooper March 1, 2011 at 10:29pm

    Anne & Sandy Cooper of Te Ngae Lodge Rotorua New Zealand send condolences to the people of Christchurch and are sure you will be up and running quickly due to the resiliance and bravery of  NZ's.

    We are the winners of Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award 2010 and are very proud of our reviews We have 3 guest rooms in our Main House and a separate 2 bdrm suite. We are handy to the geothermal area and are happy to advise on Maori culture  experience , walking in our beautiful area, adventure activities,

    and places to enjoy great food.

    NZ is still functioning as normal and Christchurch will be too.

  • The Baywick Inn February 25, 2011 at 3:42am

    Really sorry you guys have been put through this all again !! We have a lot of family down in ChCh and they are all safe and well thanks God .... but all have more damage again 

    We have guests staying with us now that were with you for the quake Rae and Jane and they are starting to relax and get back on their feet after going through a harrowing experience down town on the 22nd ... I do hope that you are able to get all their belongings our of their car that they lost in the parking building .... but they are all set up here to fly early to Auckland on Monday to get new passport so they can get home .... we are taking very special care of them so that get over this experience OK and still have a great view of NZ ... they have commented on how amazing Kiwi's have been over all this and are really grateful for all your help

    we stayed with you a few years ago and know what a grand old lady she is

    ( "that is the house I'm talking about" !)

    Yours Tim  The Baywick Inn Nelson 

  • Tripatini February 24, 2011 at 6:07pm

    And more good news:

     

    Hi Everyone,

     

    We are safe– and our Families are also - and we appreciate your concern! Our grand old  lady Eliza has suffered much more damage on 22nd February than it did on the 4th September. 

     

    There is significant internal damage, but we are structurally sound.  All the downstairs windows are broken so we are boarded and tarpaulined.

    We have no water, sewerage or gas.

     

    We have limited ability to respond to emails at present due to computer damage.  Telephone is working intermittently.

     

    We have had to totally close for at least 2 weeks, maybe longer. It will be a few months until we are fully operational.  

     

    For progress reports please go to our website www.elizas.co.nz which we will endeavour to update regularly.

     

    Eliza's Manor on Bealey

    82 Bealey Avenue

    CBD

    Christchurch 8013
  • Tripatini February 24, 2011 at 5:54pm

    Good news from Tripatini member Heather Hapeta:

     

    thank you .... i am not in chch now, having recently shifted to our capital city) all my close friends, colleues and family appear to be ok ... see my blog  here http://kiwitravelwriter.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/christchurch-earth... 


    thanks for checking, regards heather

  • David Paul Appell February 23, 2011 at 9:42pm

    Today we received the following dispatch from Tripatini member Glenda Proko of Redcliffs, Christchurch:

     

    "This earthquake has been a devastating and frightening experience!!
    The magnitude was less but in our area the force felt 10 times the last earthquake!
     
    When I remember back how the fish tank embedded in my wall but it blew out over the lounge room floor. The pizza oven and bricks on the side deck were scattered like confetti upside down over the path!
     
    We have lost our house and still in a state of shock!
    We are staying with my sister and are greateful to be alive!!
     
    Life has taken on a new meaning and possessions no longer hold the same desire!
    Human connection is so comforting - for sure!!
     
    It seemed to carve a wrenching path through our suburb completely the opposite to last time
    Lets pray its over!!
     
    Love, Glenda"
  • Susan Schaefer February 23, 2011 at 3:05pm
    It is truly heartbreaking to see the devastation and hear about the fatalities....New Zealand is definitely in our prayers.
  • Gillian Knight February 23, 2011 at 8:01am
    Our thoughts and our prayers are with everyone affected by the earthquake.
  • Andrea Spirov February 23, 2011 at 6:35am
    We were in Christchurch a week ago and just cannot pry our eyes from the television. We can't believe this and offer our deepest condolences to all New Zealanders during this terrible disaster. We have been in the country since Christmas and feel a part of things here right now. Our thoughts are with you.
  • Donna Evans February 23, 2011 at 12:34am
    I would like to add my condolances to those who lost loved ones in the earthquake in Christchurch, iyr are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. Quick healing to those with injuries. Speedy recovery to those who have to rebuild or replace. We will strive to keep tourism alive and well in New Zealand.
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