Comments on: New Zealand: North Island in 10 pictures

By: Tarah

Tarah — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:47:05 +0000

Very good write-up. I definitely appreciate this website.

Stick with it!

By: Malene

Malene — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:33:27 +0000

Love your Taranaki shot and I totally agree – this is a place that is being missed by too many. I did a wee day-hike there and I absolutely loved it. I really wish I had spent more time there!

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:24:25 +0000

In reply to Sara @ Walking Tours Rome. You'll love it Sara, so much to do and see...specially when the sun decides to show up!

By: Sara @ Walking Tours Rome

Sara @ Walking Tours Rome — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:52:44 +0000

I had once found an article about New Zealand in a magazine on an airline, ever sense then I had wanted to check it out. Now I want to go even more after seeing these pictures.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:19:44 +0000

In reply to Ashlyn. No wonder you fell in love with NZ, it simply has so much to offer!

By: Ashlyn

Ashlyn — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:03:36 +0000

I spent 3 1/2 months traveling NZ (both N and S Islands) and I fell in love with the country. Ive been to almost every place in these photos and smiled when I saw the school girls jumping off the “plank” I have a photo of me standing on there on a very windy day! Both islands have equally amazing scenery and hikes!

Skydiving over Lake Taupo and bungying over the river was a highlight! 🙂

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:01:36 +0000

In reply to epikoo@windsurfing. If you're into the sport you'll love the spot: very windy, and dencent size waves with just a bunch of people out there.

By: epikoo@windsurfing

epikoo@windsurfing — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:24:16 +0000

It looks like an amazing travel destination. Lots of beautiful places to visit. I really like the first photo with the windsurfing riders.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:42:22 +0000

In reply to Leah@ Walking Tours Rome. All of them are Leah, which one would you like?

By: Leah@ Walking Tours Rome

Leah@ Walking Tours Rome — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:05:08 +0000

These are beautiful photos. I think you can probably sell them or make them into wallpapers. Are any of them available?

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:03:07 +0000

In reply to Phillip. Thanks for your thoughts Phillip. See, I didn't visit South Island, among other things because everybody goes there. And you know what? I am happy I made the decision I did as North Island really has so much to offer as you point out. By the way, hot water beach was quite an experience, despite the fact that it was quite chilly that day!

By: Phillip

Phillip — Tue, 17 May 2011 10:10:19 +0000

maitravelsite No wonder, many people visit South Island only, but there are those who say North Island is better!

I would not go as far to say that the North Island is better than the South but I would definitely say that is highly underrated. I think this is got to do something with the fact that many backpackers who 'travel' New Zealand. Actually travel the South Island but only visit Auckland or Wellington in the North. They miss out on hot water beach in the Corromandel, the lakes surrounding Rotorua, and the Maori culture in the Bay of Islands... Great to see a post on the North Island for a change.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:27:08 +0000

In reply to Cam. No wonder, many people visit South Island only, but there are those who say North Island is better!

By: Cam

Cam — Mon, 02 May 2011 00:11:58 +0000

Great collection of photos, we also enjoyed the North Island

By: Brady Stump

Brady Stump — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:45:58 +0000

Enjoyed the read.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:02:37 +0000

In reply to Erica.

Hi Erica

Glad to know you like the pics. If there had only been more sunshine I could have taken better ones!

Federico

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:49:24 +0000

The blue skies in some of those pictures are quite striking and beautiful. I’m with Monica on the picture with the schoolgirls – its fantastic.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:29:20 +0000

In reply to Travel With a Mate.

Hi there,

It was very lousy when I was there, and locals told me it isn’t good more often than not.

Federico

By: Travel With a Mate

Travel With a Mate — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:20:19 +0000

Some great places listed there although the weather in Wellington isn’t “usually unpleasant”. In fact i really enjoyed the weather there even in winter.

By: maitravelsite

maitravelsite — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:31:36 +0000

In reply to Monica at In Wanderment.

Hi Monica

Thanks. Unfortunately it was cloudy most of the time when I was there, hence the lack of color in many of them. Wellington was cold and very windy- they were brave…or very happy!

Federico

By: Monica at In Wanderment

Monica at In Wanderment — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:22:43 +0000

Nice photos. The schoolgirls swimming in their uniforms is a narrative moment in time.