Jane Dennis
Jane is our on-the-road roving reporter! She has a background in print journalism and is now relishing the opportunity to contribute to the New Zealand travel blogosphere.Author Results
Kiwi Haka
Friday, December 18th, 2009Hey, all you travellers about to visit Queenstown, and wanting to experience a small but significant taste of Maori culture, make sure you check out the Kiwi Haka show.
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Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
Friday, November 27th, 2009Cutters Cove Resort Apartments, on the beachfront at Mount Maunganui, is a wonderful place to unwind.
On arrival you will be greeted by friendly hosts Lyn and Alan, and throughout your stay both will go out of their way to make you feel special.
The luxury apartments have uninterrupted views across the warm and sandy white [...]
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I’m flying like a bird with Taupo Tandem Skydiving!
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Jumping out of an airplane at 12,000 ft is no mean feat, and I’m about to tackle it!
Ok, I’m not alone. I will be strapped to my Brazilian tandem master, of Taupo Tandem Skydiving, who assures me it’s like a “walk in the park” for him (he’s done thousands of jumps!). Still, it’s of little [...]
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Riding High on the Skywire
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009I’m just about to embark on the highest, longest and fastest flying fox in the world – The Skywire at Happy Valley Adventures in Cable Bay, 15 minutes out of Nelson. This is a big deal for me, considering I hate heights!
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Crossing Cook Strait on the Interislander
Monday, October 5th, 2009Getting my car from the South Island to the North Island of New Zealand and back again is easy and stress-free with Interislander.
I drove aboard the Interislander ferry at its Picton terminal in Marlborough, parked my car in the vehicle area and from there made my way to the upper deck to relax and enjoy [...]
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Te Papa – New Zealand’s National Museum
Thursday, October 1st, 2009If you haven’t already visited the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa on the waterfront in Wellington, you’re in for a treat when you do.
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Get away from it all – Escape to Picton
Thursday, August 6th, 2009Picton is well known for being a port town, but it’s delightful! The town is surrounded by fantastic landscape, and the place has a buzz about it that gives you a ‘feel good factor’ as soon as you arrive.
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The eye of the tiger – Tigers Den
Thursday, August 6th, 2009Tigers Den is a luxury holiday home which overlooks the beautiful Waikawa Bay marina and Queen Charlotte Sound, just two minutes out of Picton in Marlborough.
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Life in miniature: Little Earth is big on excitement
Friday, July 24th, 2009Do you love miniatures? Do you fancy visiting a really exciting model village? Then go to Little Earth you can when you visit On Yer Bike! in Greymouth on the West Coast.
I had the pleasure of catching up with West Coaster Alan Hunt, and I was amazed at what he has created with his model [...]
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On yer bike in the Enchanted Forest
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009On a visit to Greymouth on the West Coast, I am feeling adventurous, so I decide to give the quad biking a go. That way I can absorb the scenery while having some fun.
On Yer Bike is only five minutes north of Greymouth and offers a biking adventure second to none.
I have a choice of [...]
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