Comments on: Next Up: New Zealand, When I Close My Eyes

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:04:37 +0000

@Vicky: We weren’t able to do everything on your recommended list, but did love swimming with dolphins and some of the Queenstown fun. We’ve already developed a list of things we want to do and places we want to hike next visit!

@Dana: Hope you enjoyed following along on our trip through New Zealand and got some ideas for your own trip. Such a stunning place.

@Sophia: Taupo was one of the places we missed, unfortunately. Have heard great things about it, and hear that the skydiving there is also good. Next time!

@Ellie: We also preferred Wellington to Auckland. Just wish we had more time there

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:46:24 +0000

I would love to go back to NZ. I didn’t like Auckland but I loved the beauty of Wellington.

By: Renate

Renate — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:32:41 +0000

Great article. Really love it. New Zealand is definitely a country which need to visit.

By: sophia

sophia — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:17:32 +0000

if you are still in north island as of the mo, drop by at taupo too. its so beautiful there. all what has been said above are true. theres so much to do here, people are so sweet and nice and the scenery is magical

By: Dana Carmel @ Time Travel Plans

Dana Carmel @ Time Travel Plans — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:30:44 +0000

New Zealand is on my travel watch list, so I will definitely be following your journey!

By: Annie Porter

Annie Porter — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:16:06 +0000

Hi Audrey and Dan. Just wanted to thank you for sharing your experiences in New Zealand. Your pictures are stunning. I have recently just been on safari to a place called Gondwana private game reserve. I think you two would love it.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:30:54 +0000

I had 3 weeks in December in NZ and loved every minute! Like you it was one place I always wanted to go to. It didn’t disappoint!

As mentioned the 5:30am dolphin swim is a must! We swam with a pod of 150+! Also check out Nins Bin for fresh crayfish.

Mount cook area – lots of short (and long) tramps (that’s hiking in NZ speak). Sealy Tarns can be done in an afternoon and you will be rewarded with spectacular views.

Hokitika Gorge – the most turquoise river you will find anywhere! About 30 mins off main highway between Punakaiki and Franz Josef.

Queenstown – canyoning, Shotover jet, luge – all good fun! Fergburger is a must. Flames is a good meat restaurant if you like a good steak!

Abel Tasman – wilsons do a good kayak / hike trip if not already sorted.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:54:40 +0000

@Greg: I suspect you are not alone. Based on our experience in New Zealand so far, there’s good reason (plenty of them, actually) why people find themselves drawn here.

By: Greg Prohl

Greg Prohl — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:14:02 +0000

Lovely shots of a land that seems to haunt my imagination more and more these days. It almost seems as if N.Z. is calling me to it’s shores, wherever I turn it keeps popping up at me, on the internet, in conversations, a book at the library…too bad it’s so darn far and away, but someday…someday.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:59:38 +0000

@Lisa: Terrific, particularly the perspective on Scotland v. New Zealand.

Thanks for the great suggestions. Hoping we can at least take advantage of Ohau Point and a few of the trips in and around Christchurch, including Akaroa.

Fergburger, I’ve heard great things. Though I’ve heard even better things about Fat Tui.

Finally, thanks for the linguistic tip. Chilly bin. Love it.

Thank you for taking the time to share all your thoughts and suggestions.

@Gretchen: Great to hear from you! Cherries the size of plums, and kiwi birds are OK, too. Love it. Thanks for all the suggestions. Am so glad to hear you had a great time in New Zealand.