At the end of 2008 I decided quit my job and in the new year start a solo trip my first in fact, backpacking to New Zealand it was. This trip was 2009 so many things may of changed, and with that if anyone has been recently I would love to know more about these…… Continue reading Backpacking New Zealand 2009
Category: New Zealand
New Zealand is one of our favourite countries and especially the south island which we had the best time road tripping around.
Towns such as Queenstown, Dunedin, Motueka and Christchurch we had the joy of visiting. Some smaller places like Curio bay, Takaka and Abel Tasman rounded off the perfect trip.
New Zealand Facts
Located in the southern hemisphere, just below the south east corner of Australia. New Zealand is split into two island the south and north. The south is more rugged and wild with the north certainly having a more tropical feel.
With International airports in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Alongside many small regional airports.
The Currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar.
The 3 official languages spoke in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
And Fianlly
Some great landscapes which impressively change so often, making it a well worthy place to travel.
With it being so close to Australia its the perfect gateway to see the New Zealand’s neighbors. We moved on to Brisbane from New Zealand and had a great time.
Curio Bay New Zealand – Yellow Eyed Penguins
Table of contentsDay Trip To Curio Bay Location Of Curio BayYellow Eye Penguins HistoryOur Trip To Curio BayPorpoise BayCurio Bay DolphinsYellow Eyed Penguin SpottingThe PenguinsAccommodation TipFinal Thought Day Trip To Curio Bay Back in 2008 when we were travelling through New Zealand, over what i can only imagine was a few beers and and a…… Continue reading Curio Bay New Zealand – Yellow Eyed Penguins
New Zealand Arrival Pt 2
Table of contentsPart 1 Recap Leaving For New ZealandPart 2 New Zealand ArrivalPulled In At ImmigrationLets Get Exploring ChristchurchGet Me A HotelAnd Finally Part 1 Recap Leaving For New Zealand Before we set off on our New Zealand arrival make sure you check out part 1 first link below https://chalkandcheesetravels.com/2020/08/24/new-zealand-where-the-travel-adiction-started/ So Where were we Part…… Continue reading New Zealand Arrival Pt 2
New Zealand (The Beginning 2008) Pt 1
Where The Travel Addiction Started New Zealand When did my travel addiction start?? Well let me tell you! Back in December 2007 I decided enough was enough, I was fed up of the same old same old. Time to get out I wanted to see the world. I had watched so much on tv and…… Continue reading New Zealand (The Beginning 2008) Pt 1