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We spent over nine weeks in New Zealand at the beginning of 2011. Learn all about the places we visited with this collection of posts.

New Zealand p.s. – Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Thumbnail image for New Zealand p.s. – Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley by Andrea March 20, 2011 New Zealand

This geothermal area provided an excellent day’s hiking and exploring just outside Rotorua in New Zealand’s North Island.

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New Zealand p.s. – Rotorua: Animals of NZ

Thumbnail image for New Zealand p.s. – Rotorua: Animals of NZ by Andrea March 3, 2011 New Zealand

We checked out some of New Zealand’s native wildlife and got a little too close for comfort to an import.

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New Zealand p.s. – Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu (pretty smelly!)

Thumbnail image for New Zealand p.s. – Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu (pretty smelly!) by Andrea March 1, 2011 New Zealand

Rotorua sits in the crater of an extinct volcano, providing spectacular thermal features for locals and visitors to contemplate.

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New Zealand Roundup: Our Travels from Dec 2010-Mar 2011

Thumbnail image for New Zealand Roundup: Our Travels from Dec 2010-Mar 2011 by Andrea and John February 27, 2011 New Zealand

We arrived in New Zealand on Christmas Day and have spent about nine and a half weeks in this island nation. In this post we share thoughts on our experiences here.

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Whale (watching), Crayfish (eating) and Star (gazing) in Kaikoura, New Zealand (Part Two)

Thumbnail image for Whale (watching), Crayfish (eating) and Star (gazing) in Kaikoura, New Zealand (Part Two) by Andrea February 23, 2011 New Zealand

In part two of our Kaikoura series, we take you along with us on a tour of the night sky and to dinner.

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Whale (watching), Crayfish (eating) and Star (gazing) in Kaikoura, New Zealand (Part One)

Thumbnail image for Whale (watching), Crayfish (eating) and Star (gazing) in Kaikoura, New Zealand (Part One) by Andrea February 21, 2011 New Zealand

Kaikoura may be a little town, but it packs a punch for wildlife encounters, outdoor activities and food. In part one, we take you along on our whale watching excursion.

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Hostel Jerks: Reasonable or Reason for Revenge?

Thumbnail image for Hostel Jerks: Reasonable or Reason for Revenge? by Andrea February 15, 2011 New Zealand

We’ve come across some really rotten behaviour at hostels these last several weeks in New Zealand. Here are our stories.

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What You’ll See on a Milford Sound Tour

Thumbnail image for What You’ll See on a Milford Sound Tour by Andrea February 10, 2011 New Zealand

Fiordland visitors have so many options to see Milford Sound. Our coach and cruise day trip proved to be an enjoyable outing.

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Franz Josef vs. Fox Glacier: Which Glacier Hike Should I Choose?

Thumbnail image for Franz Josef vs. Fox Glacier: Which Glacier Hike Should I Choose? by Andrea February 1, 2011 New Zealand

We visited both of New Zealand’s West Coast glaciers. Which one should you choose?

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What To Do in Nelson, NZ When You’re Not 19

Thumbnail image for What To Do in Nelson, NZ When You’re Not 19 by Andrea January 24, 2011 New Zealand

The South Island city of Nelson is a pretty, artistic hub and can be a good base for exploring the surrounding region. Just be prepared for the early evening siesta time in town.

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