One of my favourite spots in New Zealand is the Karangahake Gorge on State Highway 2 between Paeroa and Waihi. Site of the original gold rush in 1875 and steeped in gold mining history, it’s now choice place to explore with the kids and has a great swimming hole down by the car park for... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Christchurch Earthquake 20th Feb - The thoughts & prayers of every Kiwi are with you all
We haven't really covered Christchurch yet with great Iconic Kiwi stories and it saddens us all at the Iconic Kiwi blog to have our first post on this awesome New Zealand city delivered with such a heavy heart. Christchurch was struck by another earthquake/aftershock measuring 6.3 this afternoon and it has caused devastation throughout the city... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Athenree Gorge - Mining to you, Swimming Hole for us
The Athenree Gorge is possibly most well known for its mining history and the old railway from the 1920's but situated beside State Highway 2 in the Athenree Gorge is a very choice swimming hole. A small stream flows over a small waterfall into a large hole. It is deep enough to jump in the hole... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)