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travelkevin
Globetrotter
Nov 25, 2008
Barmy Boulders 4 stars
Travel Tip: Moeraki Boulders

The Moeraki boulders and a highly surreal collection of surprisingly spherical boulders scattered about (and half buried in) Koekohe beach between the towns of Moeraki and Hampden. Some of the... [more]

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livalittle
Virgin
Nov 17, 2008
Slumber Party in Chch Airport 2 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Christchurch

It was a little short on pillow fights and Truth or Dare, but all the same my night in the Chch airport carried the retro thrill of sleeping in a strange place with all your friends and staying up... [more]

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Lisa H.
Tourist
Nov 12, 2008
Impressive Rata Vine 5 stars
Travel Tip: Rata Vine
Part of Topic West Coast, New Zealand

If your lucky enough to be on the road between Granity and Karamea then keep an eye out for the sign that points towards the massive Rata Tree vine that is hosting itself off an equally as massive... [more]

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livalittle
Virgin
Nov 10, 2008
A Mission to Mueller Hut 5 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Omarama
Part of Topic Hiking/Tramping
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 3754 meters, Mt. Cook is the biggest and baddest mountain New Zealand has to offer. I don’t have the skills required to master it (yet!), so my foray into the Aoraki/Mt. Cook wilderness took... [more]

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livalittle
Virgin
Nov 10, 2008
Rosy Glow: A Chocolate Addict's Paradise 5 stars
Travel Tip: Collingwood

I was staked out in front of Rosy Glow Chocolate, feeling a bit like a criminal and trying to be as inconspicuous as it is possible to be when your campervan is covered with peace signs and love... [more]

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livalittle
Virgin
Nov 10, 2008
Escape to NZ in a Campervan! 5 stars
Travel Tip: New Zealand

“Look, Mom, the freedom to sleep around!”

Perhaps not the best way to start a three-week vacation in New Zealand with your mother, but the catchy slogan for Escape Rentals bypassed the traffic signals between my brain and my mouth. Fortunately, my mom was keen for an...
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vonPook
Virgin
Oct 5, 2008
Christchurch 2 stars
Christchurch - Chapter of Travel Blog: A week to Christchurch

‘I arrived in Christchurch after a long windswept journey from Wellington, through Picton and Blenheim. The crossing of the cook straight was delayed for (although we didn’t know it at the... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
May 24, 2008
Drinks And More At Minus 5º 3 stars
Minus 5 - Chapter of Travel Blog: Chill Out At Minus 5 in Auckland
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Minus 5º serves a complimentary cocktail made with Absolut vodka (their sponsor). Visitors can have up to 2 additional drinks (for a fee) while in the bar. No more than 3 drinks per person are... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
May 24, 2008
Things To Know Before You Go To Minus 5º 3 stars
Minus 5 - Chapter of Travel Blog: Chill Out At Minus 5 in Auckland
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The first thing I found out at Minus 5º was that no cameras were allowed. However, the accommodating staff will take your photo inside (I think it was $25 NZD for the photo). The second thing... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
May 24, 2008
Frozen Bar Scene At Minus 5º 3 stars
Minus 5 - Chapter of Travel Blog: Chill Out At Minus 5 in Auckland
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The last time I was in Auckland I wanted to do something new. I had read about a place called Minus 5º, an exhibition featuring ice sculptures. It was down on the waterfront area. The price... [more]

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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 9, 2008
Beachhouse Cafe Bar - Piahia 3 stars
Café Review: Beachouse Cafe Bar

A little out of the town on Kings Road, this cafe sits outside the main strip of hostels.

If you are staying on this street then I would definitely recommend it as a suitably place...
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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 9, 2008
Cafe Bay 4 stars
Café Review: Cafe Bay

Hi Cosmotourists

I couldn't work out the proper address for this place but it basically overlooks Marsden Street (ie the water) and you access it round the side in the little parade...
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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 1, 2008
Adam & Eve Cafe 4 stars
Café Review: Adam & Eve Cafe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As I said in my Cafe Zest review, you really can't go wrong with places to eat in Kerikeri, the main road is chocked with them.

They seem to do cafe's particularly well and just up...
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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 1, 2008
Cafe Zest 4 stars
Café Review: Cafe Zest
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
You can't really go wrong with places to eat in Kerikeri, I had some really good meals here. Just wander down Kerikeri road and see what grabs your fancy.

One of the more colourful...
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Moyleb33
Adventurer
May 1, 2008
Golly's Little Bookshop 3 stars
Travel Tip: Golly's Little Bookshop
1 of 1 people found this review helpful