Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
Queenstown is a seemingly quaint town that resides in the shadow of the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island. Walking its streets, one could easily mistake it for Boulder, Colorado. But like the American town that it resembles, Queenstown's quiet appearance belies an adventurous spirit that pervades the people and activities that make this hamlet a popular tourist destination all year ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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In the Corner of the World: Queenstown
Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
Queenstown is a seemingly quaint town that resides in the shadow of the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island. Walking its streets, one could easily mistake it for Boulder, Colorado. But like the American town that it resembles, Queenstown's quiet appearance belies an adventurous spirit that pervades the people and activities that make this hamlet a popular tourist destination all year ...In the Corner of the World: Fox Glacier
Nov 5th, 2009 at 1:30PM:
The thought of hiking a glacier evokes images of arctic expeditions involving months of travel and thousands of dollars worth of gear. You don't expect anyone to ever describe a trip to a glacier as "convenient" or the hike as "leisurely." But leave it to New Zealand to do everything differently, including seemingly arduous outdoor activities. New Zealand's Fox Glacier is one of the world's ...In the Corner of the World: TranzAlpine Train
Nov 4th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
Railway travel just isn't what it used to be. Gone are the fastidiously dressed conductors checking their pocket watches before yelling, "All aboard!" Gone, too, are the eager young porters loading trunks into the luxury cars of well-heeled travelers. It's the era of air travel and checked baggage fees, and we may all be worse off because of it. Sure. you can still take trains domestically and ...In the Corner of the World: In & Around Auckland
Nov 3rd, 2009 at 11:30AM:
With a population of around 1.5 million people, Auckland is no bustling metropolis. Heck, it's not even the capital of New Zealand (go ahead, look it up - I'll wait). It is, however, the country's largest city and the hub for most international flights coming into the country. For Americans flying from Los Angeles and San Francisco, it is their first taste of Kiwi culture (though not kiwi birds). ...Inside Air New Zealand's Matchmaking Flight
Oct 27th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
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When I first heard about Air New Zealand offering a Matchmaking Flight, I was amused. It sounded like a cute promotion from the quirky national airline of a pretty quirky country. And when the invitation came to check out their matchmaking site and cover the flight ...Air New Zealand turns unsold coach seats into your new bed
Oct 23rd, 2009 at 11:30AM:
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Air New Zealand may be coming one step closer to solving the hell that is long haul coach. Starting next April, the airline plans to sell unsold coach class seats to passengers.
Now, an empty seat certainly is worth something, but the airline will ...Outside of Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua in Rotorua, New Zealand
Oct 6th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Perhaps the best thing about staying at lebua's Lake Okareka Lodge in New Zealand is the setting. The island nation -- and Rotorua especially -- is known for it stunning landscapes, nature's "greatest hits" so to speak. One can sit on the lodge patio and stare out at the lake and rolling, coniferous hills all afternoon, content in the southern hemisphere sun. Or if one had the hankering for ...Inside of Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua in Rotorua, New Zealand
Oct 5th, 2009 at 8:30AM:
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Opulence. It's a term that I as a traveler have rarely been able to use in my years on the road, but I finally found a reason to use it this past September.
We had been taken to a small lodge deep in the heart of New Zealand, a 7000 square foot ...Air New Zealand Matchmaking Flight cleared for takeoff
Sep 24th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Back in May, we told you about Air New Zealand's plan to send a Matchmaking Flight from Los Angeles to Auckland. Well, that flight is now less than three weeks away and more details have been released. Air New Zealand has announced that Jason Mesnick of ABC's "The Bachelor" (along with his girlfriend) will be on the flight, as well. More interesting, however, are the other activities that have ...Crazy dust storm covers Sydney in red haze
Sep 23rd, 2009 at 3:30PM: Residents and tourists in Sydney, Australia, might be feeling as though they been transported to Mars, and in fact, a glance around at the city covered in red dust against a red-orange sky does bring to mind images of what a colony on the red planet would look like. Despite its other-worldly appearance, the haze that converged on Sydney yesterday is earth-bound, composed of red dust from the ...Gadling goes Zorbing
Sep 23rd, 2009 at 10:00AM: We've written about Zorbing a few times at Gadling, the crazy extreme sport where you jump inside of an enomous plastic ball and bounce around as it rolls down a hill. Think of yourself as the rodent inside of a giant, cushioned hamster ball. It's hard to resist. Various iterations of the sport have been around for a few years now, including an official franchise in Tennessee and a whole host of ...New Zealander auctions off Paris Hilton's boarding pass
Sep 2nd, 2009 at 10:00AM: A man flying from New Zealand to Fiji on August 12th found a little surprise at his business class seat. Slipped between the pages of his in-flight magazine was the boarding pass of celebutant Paris Hilton, who had traveled to Fiji a few days prior.
Rather than toss the pass, the man decided to put it up for sale on a New Zealand auction site. Despite his claim that is "certainly has no other ...Work at a winery in New Zealand
Aug 31st, 2009 at 7:30PM:
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Working while you travel is one way to fund time away from home. In New Zealand, turn to wineries for seasonal possibilities.
According to Horticulture New Zealand, a Website dedicated to New Zealand's commercial fruit and vegetable growers, for those who don't mind a bit of ...Prudes take umbrage with Air New Zealand videos
Air New Zealand brings back body paint for cheeky safety video
2nd Best job in the world falls short on salary
May 13th, 2009 at 3:00PM: What's the difference between a Brit and an Australian? Oh, about AU$150,000. The recent "best job in the world" contest compared applications from around the world, culminating in an in-person trial. Like Hamilton Island, Aroha Island advertised for a caretaker – calling it the "second best job in the room."
The North Island position doesn't pay a dime, but volunteer manager Jill Smith ...Bodypainted Air New Zealand staff and a really catchy tune
In the corner of the world: So, you want to go to New Zealand
May 1st, 2009 at 12:00PM: Inspired by Gadling's recent dispatches from the South Pacific? It's not as far away or as difficult a trip as you think. With a strong dollar, good competition on flights and a warm culture, there are plenty of reasons to grab the kids, skip church and head New Zealand right now. We'll help you out with logistics right here: When should I go? Since New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere, ...In the Corner of the World - With the wind in your sails
Apr 29th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Over the next few weeks here at Gadling, we'll be bringing you updates from our recent travels across New Zealand - in the process, we hope to offer a range of perspectives about what visiting this truly unique and fascinating country is all about. You can read previous entries HERE. It's no secret that New Zealand breeds some of the best sailors on the planet. With serious players in every large ...In the Corner of the World - Struggles of the modern Maori
Apr 28th, 2009 at 9:30AM: Over the next few weeks here at Gadling, we'll be bringing you updates from our recent travels across New Zealand - in the process, we hope to offer a range of perspectives about what visiting this truly unique and fascinating country is all about. You can read previous entries HERE. After more than 24 hours of travel, I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the longest amount of time that I ...
