NewZealandBackpacker2009

2009-06-22T21:24:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. I wanted to let you guys know that I will be returning back to the States this week. Things aren't exactly like I thought they would be here. There were several things that made me decide to come back after 3 weeks, but the main one is that getting work is more difficult then I originally planned and that has made me change my plans. I was able to see a lot of the North Island, but won't make it to the South Island. I still saw and did some interesting things while in New Zealand and right now I don't regret my choice to come home. Thanks for everyone who followed my blog and hope you enjoyed my pictures of New Zealand. Take care and I'll see everyone back home. -Alex-

New Zealand Birds

2009-06-22T18:17:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. Thought that I would post some pictures of some birds that are found in New Zealand. One of the birds is a one leg Kiwi. Another is a harrier hawk, but I can't recall what the last bird is called.

Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove

2009-06-21T18:06:00.000-07:00

Hey. Here are some pictures of Hahei Beach as well as some pictures of Cathedral Cove. Getting to Cathedral Cove is actually a little difficult. The hike to it took me about a half a hour or so.

Waitomo and Raglan

2009-06-20T19:49:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. I haven't posted anything for a while as I've been all over the place here on the North Island and have had limited access to a computer. Anyway I took some pictures of the caves while I was in Waitomo and some pictures at the beach in Raglan. Here are a couple.

Bay of Islands

2009-06-14T15:22:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. Haven't been on a computer for a while as I have been traveling the Bay of Islands for the past couple of days. Here are some pictures of it.

Auckland War Memorial Museum

2009-06-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

Yesterday afternoon I went to the Auckland War Memorial Museum. It was an interesting place and I took some pictures while I was there. Well, this is my last day in Auckland before I head to the bay of islands for a while. I probably won't get to update my blog for a few days so check back this weekend for an update.

Sky Tower

2009-06-09T17:19:00.000-07:00

This morning I went to Sky Tower, which is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere. Here are some pictures from inside it. I only have so much time on the computer and its takes a while to upload pictures onto the blog so here are a few, but I have many more. (Click on the pictures for a larger view) On Friday morning I leave Auckland for Paihia.

Auckland

2009-06-08T20:07:00.000-07:00

Hello again. I've been doing some walking around Auckland. Its really just a big city. A lot of big businesses and small shops. There isn't really a lot here that interests me. I want to see the rest of New Zealand. On Friday I start on my bus pass so I'm looking forward to that. Take care everyone.

I Made It

2009-06-08T12:36:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. Just wanted to let everyone know that I made it to Auckland. I'm still trying to adjust to the time difference. Any way here are some pictures of Auckland that I have taken. Later.

Almost Time

2009-06-06T07:22:00.000-07:00

Well today's the day. My flight takes off from Springfield at 2:50 this afternoon. I fly up to O'Hare then depart for San Francisco at about 5 in the evening. I leave San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand at 9 pm pacific time. I'll arrive in New Zealand around 5 in the morning New Zealand time. (Here's a link that displays current New Zealand time). It will already be Monday when I get to New Zealand and still Sunday in the States. I hope everyone enjoys my blog. I should have some pictures and posts up by Tuesday next week. Keep checking weekly for updates and I'll see ya when I get back. Later.

Travel Date Set

2009-04-28T21:23:00.000-07:00

Last night I booked my flight for New Zealand. I fly out of Springfield, IL on June 6, 2009. After a stop in Chicago I fly to San Francisco and from there I fly to Auckland, New Zealand. The flight from San Francisco to Auckland is 13 hours long. I'll arrive in Auckland on June 8, 2009 New Zealand time, which is 17 hours ahead of US Central time. The jet lag is going to suck.

About my blog

2009-03-31T18:29:00.000-07:00

This blog is about my backpacking trip to New Zealand. I plan on leaving for New Zealand in June 2009. Throughout my travels I will be posting pictures and info of the places that I visit in New Zealand. Visit my blog beginning in June to see the start of my trip.