Dorothy – 05/07/02 Fox Glacier is the first glacier you reach if you are are travelling north from Haast. It was originally called Victoria Glacier, but was renamed to honour the visit in 1872 of Sir William Fox, the Premier of New Zealand. You can visit the Westland glaciers at any time of the year…
Dorothy – 05/07/02 Ours was a return visit to the city, but we still chose to begin with a walk around the city streets and a drive around some familiar landmarks. Nelson’s climate makes it a pleasant place to visit all year round. Along with Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island…
Dorothy – 21/06/02 Unlike the motorist in 1920 anyone travelling from Nelson to Franz Josef in 2002 will drive over sealed roads and will find bridges over the rivers. For an account of the first section of the trip – from Nelson to Inangahua – please refer to the article on the road from Nelson…
An interview with Ken Laing Dorothy – 21/06/02 Ken Laing found visiting the Chatham Islands so interesting that he has just been on a second trip there. He is particularly interested in the islands of the Pacific and has visited a number of them. This time he has gone about 860 km (537 miles) east…
A vibrant and beautiful city Dorothy – 24/05/02 How to get there Wellington has a busy national and international airport close to the city. You can also arrive by a choice of train, bus or ferry travel. Where to stay Wellington offers a wide range of accommodation with something to suit all travellers’ budgets. Hostels…
More on South Island travel Dorothy – 10/05/02 On the last leg of our trip we travelled through the magnificent scenery of the Haast Pass to the township of Haast. Equally beautiful but different scenery lies ahead – stretches of unspoiled coast, native bush, snowy mountains, lakes, streams and native wildlife. Haast Visitor Centre Before…
Dorothy – 15/03/02 The statues featured in this article were sculpted at the wish of adults who gave the funds to give enjoyment to children as well as adding interest to the parks where they are a feature. My interest in the topic was generated by a conversation with Myk Davis of Hawera who has…
Dorothy – 15/02/02 You may feel regretful about pulling away from the shore of beautiful Lake Wanaka, but there is no occasion for regrets as you are heading into a wonderful scenic area as you travel through the Haast Pass to the West Coast. Follow the signs as you leave the township and at the…
Wendy Gallagher – 07/12/01 A typical highway scene through the South Island’s Central Otago. Photo source Peter Hunt Summer is here. People who want to take advantage of warm air and sunshine will be thinking about taking road trips. Whether it’s for a Sunday drive for ice cream or a weekend away somewhere, more people…
Dorothy – 30/11/01 A Stewart Island/Rakiura holiday centred round Halfmoon Bay with a trip to Ulva Island and a Stewart Island/Rakiura cruise have been featured in the last two issues of NZine. This week’s article features one of the guided walks on the Island with Kiwi Wilderness Walks, and the reactions of two people who…
