by Dick van Voorthuizen | Dec 28, 2018 | Wellington
Te Papa Museum in Wellington Te Papa Museum in Wellington Home » silver travelers » Page 4 Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand’s national museum, is located in the relaxed city of Wellington in the southwest of the North Island. Despite the fantastic weather that we...
by Dick van Voorthuizen | Dec 28, 2018 | New Zealand, New Zealand - Culture
The filming locations for Lord of the Rings The filming locations for Lord of the Rings Home » Archives for Dick van Voorthuizen » Page 3 The Lord of the Rings trilogy Did you grow up in the 60s or 70s? Then there’s a good chance you’ve read J.R.R....
by Dick van Voorthuizen | Dec 28, 2018 | New Zealand, New Zealand - Culture
Versatile Rotorua Home » Category: "New Zealand – Culture" A visit to the Rotorua area is a must for us on your trip round the North Island of New Zealand. Rotorua is a city of over 55,000 inhabitants, located in an area with a lot of geothermal...
by Dick van Voorthuizen | Dec 28, 2018 | New Zealand, New Zealand - Active
Climbing the Mauao at Tauranga Home » Category: "New Zealand – Active" Tauranga on the Bay of Plenty Just an hour’s drive from Rotorua is Tauranga, the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities....
by Dick van Voorthuizen | Dec 28, 2018 | New Zealand, New Zealand - Active
Hiking in the Tongariro National Park Hiking in the Tongariro National Park Home » New Zealand - Active Just south of Lake Taupo on the North Island is Tongariro National Park. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its natural and cultural value and is...