New Zealand - 2004


In February 2004 we journeyed with Elderhostel to New Zealand for an "On Foot in Kiwiland" adventure.  Our flight from Los Angeles to Auckland was long and tiring and we arrived in Auckland two days after departing!  We were met by our wonderful hosts and whisked off to Whangamata on the Eastern coast of the North Island. From there we toured to Rotorua and then flew to the South Island where we spent the bulk of our three week stay.  The photos are in sequence of our journey.  Some pages with the larger images have additional descriptions and information.

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Hike to a bird sanctuary near Whangamata
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Maori welcoming ceremony in Rotorura
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The old prison in Dunedin
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One of the beautiful parks in Dunedin
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Southern Alps on the way to Milford Sound
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Panorama of Milford Sound taken during our cruise
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One of the many waterfalls into Milford Sound
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Hiking the "first day" of the Milford Track
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We made it to Mile 4 before turning back.
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No trip to Kiwiland would be complete without a sheep roundup.
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Panorama of Lake Tekapo
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Hike to Hooker Lake on the approach to Mt. Cook
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Hike to Hooker Lake
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Buildings of a former university in Christchurch
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Cathedral in Christchurch
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Downtown Picton
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Hiking the Queen Charlotte Track
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View from the Queen Charlotte Track
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Parliment tour in Wellington
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War Memorial Museum in Auckland


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Updated 4/20/04