Sunday, November 16, 2008

White Island

White Island is one of the most active volcanoes in New Zealand.

http://www.whiteisland.co.nz/

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Rotorua Kaituna River Rafting

Famous 7 m waterfall rafting!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Auckland's Time Signal

Don't be surprised. This is an Auckland way of time signal.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Hobbiton Tour

This tour takes you to the film site of the hobbits village. You can also enjoy watching sheep.

http://www.hobbitontours.com/

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Auckland Winter Garden

This Winter Garden is located by the Auckland museum. You can see some flowers all year around even in winter. that is why it is called "Winter Garden".

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Horse Riding

New Zealand is a horse riding paradise. You also enjoy horse riding on the beach, too.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

The Koreans

Introducing The Koreans restaurant in Princes Wharf. Fresh Oysters, Sashimi, Sushi and renowned Korean BBQ in a Buffet style dining experience.

Price:$38 (Mon-Thur), $40 (Fri-Sun) Phone:(09)355 6770, 6771

Address: 137-147 Quay St. Shed 23, Princes Wharf Auckland

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Rotorua Duck

Try this unique vehicle in Rotorua! This vehicle can go into the water, and also drive on the road.

http://www.rotoruaducktours.co.nz/

Rotorua Harness Zorb

As you can see, you roll down from top of the hill in the big ball. Particularly, this Harness Zorb makes you 360 degree roll, and let you get dizzy.

http://www.newzealandnz.co.nz/activities/zorbing.html

Rotorua Zigzag Zorb

This is another type of Zorb. More details are below.

http://www.newzealandnz.co.nz/activities/zorbing.html

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

New Zealand Trains

Travelling by train will give you a good memory of travelling in New Zealand.

http://www.tranzscenic.co.nz/

New Zealand Honey Tasting

New Zealand honey is popular and good quality. You can taste honey below.

http://www.honeycentre.com/

http://www.beesonline.com/

Rotorua Agrodome

New Zealand is sheep country. Why don't you experience kiwi way?

http://www.agrodome.co.nz/Agrodome/Sheep_Show_IDL=6_IDT=1055_ID=7900_.html

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Gannet Colony

This is a gannet colony in Muriwai beach. It is only a 45-min drive to here from Auckland city.

The gannets are seen between August to March. Click on the website below to see more information.

http://www.math.auckland.ac.nz/~hafner/gannets/index.html

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Blow Hale

Look at this dinamic blow hole! You can see the water coming out from this blow hole at Muriwai beach at a high tide.

There are many attractive natures in New Zealand. Even short distance from Auckland has many beautiful places. Muriwai beach is one of them.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Auckland Food Show

This is one of my favourite show because we can taste a lot of nibbles and wine.

http://www.foodshow.co.nz/index.cfm/Home

Big Foot ??

Two Big Foots are attacking Auckland city!!

Actually, they are mascots for advertising rugby games.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Baby Sheep

Spring is a season of baby sheep. They are so cute!

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Funny Trafic Lights

Look at this traffic light set. It changes so quickly. This traffic light set is for the entrance of motorway ramp to avoid traffic congestion.

Waitomo Aranui Cave

Although there are no glow warms, this is one of the most beautiful cave in Waitomo area.

http://www.waitomo.com/aranui-cave.aspx

Saturday, July 26, 2008

America's Cup Sailing

The nick name of Auckland is 'City of Sails" Let's sail in Auckland.

http://www.explorenz.co.nz/site/content.aspx?pageId=10

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Rubbish Collection

A truck for collecting rubbish comes every once a week.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Waitomo Hot Water Beach

Make your own hot pool. The popular hotwater beach is in Coromandel peninsula, but there is another hotwater beach near Waitomo. I like this beach better because of less touristy.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Eels

Have you fed eels? They are cute, but quite aggressive!

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Cool Bike

More and more people commute by bike because of high petrol fee and environment consciousness.

This bike is really cool!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Kite Fishing

Have you tried kite fishing yet? This fishing style is very unique.

Dolphins

I saw Dolphins on the way to Great Barrier Island.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Orcas

If you are lucky, you can see Orcas in Waitemata Harbour.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Auckland Kelly Tarltons

Visit Kelly Tarltons Underwater world if you want to see penguins closely.

http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/home/

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Erotic Ad

Don't you think this ad is erotic?

Monday, May 26, 2008

Auckland Mission Bay Fountain

I passed the fountain at Mission Bay when the fountain was lit up.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Big Shopping Bags

Big foot left his shopping bag??

Actually, this is one of the art exhibition.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Rotorua Mitai maori Concert

This is one of the most popular Maori dinner concert.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Waitomo Spellbound

Waitomo has so many caves and tour operators to see caves. This tour takes you to two different caves. The guide was really knowledgeable. Of course you can see glow warms very closely.

http://www.glowworm.co.nz/

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Sheep

Although sheep is more popular in the south island and country side, you can see sheep at One tree hill.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Rotorua Tamaki Maori Concert

If you want to see an ancient Maori village, you take this tour.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Rotorua Te Puia

This is where you can see the famous geysers!

http://www.tepuia.com/

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Kite boarding

Seems like kite boarding is getting popular in New Zealand.

As you can see, New Zealand is the outdoor activity heaven.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Auckland Tamaki Drive

I recommend you drive/bike/walk/roller board on Tamaki Drive. it is really beautiful coastal road.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Auckland Triathlon

Triathlon is really popular in New Zealand. Many triathlon race takes place in Auckland and this is one of them.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Black Swan

Enjoy feeding very friendly birds at Rotorua lake front.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Natural Tunnel

This natural tunnel is located at 30 min before Rotorua from Auckland

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Kite Kite Falls

This fall is located at one of the trekking courses in Waitakere ranges.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Queenstown Hanggliding

This is a video of hang gliding in Queenstown. I felt I was like a bird.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Cascade

New Zealand has beautiful nature. This cascade is located at one of the trekking courses in Waitakere ranges.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Boat People??

I saw this guy on the board in the water from Tamaki Dive. I wonder where he came from, and where he is going??