NEW BLOG

Just to let you all know about my new blog. It's a new layout and would like to invite you to visit it. I'll be no longer posting here. Thanks! Just click here.

Lake Taupo

Taupo, located in the North Island of New Zealand, is the large volcanic lake in the world. When you get there you can face this challenge...

Taupo

It's not that easy!! You have to reach the small platform in the middle of the lake....
He was trying hard but didn't do it! Trust me, I was there!

Closing the New Zealand fashion week...

Pamela Anderson was the highlight at the catwalk as the New Zealand fashion week comes to an end in Auckland today.

New Zealand Prime Minister

John Key is our Prime Minister and also the Tourism Minister. He was in New York this week to the UN meeting and took some time to go to the 'Late show'. David Letterman is the host and the programme has an audience of about 4 million people/night! The idea was to promote New Zealand and we beleive taht he did a good job despite the fact that he was a bid nervous as you can see in the video.

A photo blog

Here is the link of a good friend of mine in Brazil. The site is about photography! Hope you like it!

NZBR Tours page on facebook

Hi guys,

NZBR Tours now have a page related to tourism in facebook. You are more than welcome to 'become a fan' , see the pictures of New zealand and post your comments!

Cheers!

Auckland

Hi guys!
It's been a rainy day here in Auckland and we are not running any tours today.
The news at the moment is all about the fashion week that is held at the Viaduct Harbour in downtown Auckland. Keep you posted if something interesting comes up. Cheers!

South Island of New Zealand

The views you get while traveling in the South Island of New Zealand are simply breathtaking!! I took this when I was there last winter!

Muriwai Beach

One of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand: Muriwai Beach. It's only a 50-minute drive from downtown Auckland. You go there to see the fantastic colony of gannets!

Auckland

By Deanna:
"Darling! How are you mwuah mwuah !" There will be more happy squeals and air kisses at the Viaduct this week than any other week. Why? Because its Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2009 - Mon 21st Sept 2009 to Sat 26th 2009. This is THE place to be if you love anything fashion, designers and shopping!! You can get tickets to watch established or new and emerging fashion designers showcase their amazing lines...

But the best of all in my opinion if you like a bargain or two like me...is the New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale. Imagine more than 40 fashion designers lines on sale in one place. Shopping heaven!

The Aussies are coming!

New Zealand experienced a 37 per cent increase in Australians when compared with August 2008 last year. Many believe that the stimulus package put in place by the Australian government was the main reason for the increase in Australian arrivals.  It was a AUS $950 payout! Without it many travellers would not have travelled overseas this year.

Also the fact that trans Tasman air route are much cheaper than last years, combined with the favourable exchange rate as the likely stimulus for the sharp increase in arrivals.

They are more than welcome!!

Kea

Have you guys seen a Kea before? It's an endemic bird found in the South Island of New Zealand.
It's the only parrot in the world which doesn't mind living in cold areas. You can find them walking on the snow during the cold winters that we have in the south!
If you rent a car and are heading to the magnificent Milford Sound, be careful!! That's how they spending their time: 'attacking' your car!

Mount Cook Walk I

It's one of my favorites walk. You have to go to Mount Cook and then go for a 20-minute walk only to face this fantastic view. Part of the movie Lord of the Rings was shot here!

Albatross

For the ones who have never seen an albatross....here it is! It's an spectacular bird, specially when it's flying!

Waitomo Caves IV

Sometimes this tiny little drop doesn't go all the way to the floor. It gets attached to the pillar (stalactite). Did you know that it takes on average about 100 years for a stalactite to grow only 1 centimetre?

Waitomo Caves III

Here you can see the way out. The last 10 minutes of tour take place on a boat to see the glowworms!

Waitomo Caves II

This part of the caves is called "The Cathedral". It's the highest area in the caves and it's quiet common for people who live nearby to get together for an 'opera' section. The acoustics is simply perfect! We've also had weddings celebrations in the cathedral.

Waitomo Caves I

I have talked about the Waitomo Caves in my previous posts so it's about time for me to post a few pictures of the caves now. This is at the entrance of the caves.

Day off

I'm having a relaxing day today.
I went to Rotorua yesterday taking with me a couple from Australia and a Korean girl. It was almost like a private tour. It's still low season and a bit cold. That's the reason why we don't have many Europeans in New Zealand at the moment. And we can't forget that's summer in Europe!
The tour was great and they loved it. From the tourists point of view it's better going on a trip if you have a small group, which means they get to ask you lot's of questions and make the most of it! I also enjoy small groups and the main reason is that you can give a more personalized service, interacting more with the passengers.
Afer we left Rotorua the couple decided to do the Glowworm Caves while the Korean went to the Museum of the Caves. They've loved it!