Travel & Leisure

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…

An Interview with Ken Laing Dorothy – 23/11/01 It was in the fourth form at Otago Boys’ High School that Ken first became interested in Stewart Island. He had as his English teacher Basil Howard who was writing his authoritative volume about Stewart Island, "Rakiura". Ken still remembers his saying, "If you ever go to…

An Interview With Roger Murdoch Dorothy – 16/11/01 Sunrise at Port Adventure, Stewart Island Photo source Ken Laing Some of the members of the Russley Probus Club in Christchurch wanted to go travelling together. Where would they go? They decided on Stewart Island, the small island south of the South Island of New Zealand. The…