New Zealand

Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008 BootsnAll, the website for independent travelers, announces its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.	Feeling around Blindly - Motueka, New Zealand Addoley Dzegede and friend, Lyndon, have no idea what's in store for them when they decide to pick apples in the south island of New Zealand.

Performance at Punakaiki - New Zealand Helen Leggatt experienced the raw power of Mother Nature at a daily show on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand	Auckland Nightlife - New Zealand Jefe will help you plan your nightlife in Auckland, New Zealand through his website.
Hitchhiking Kiwi Style from Rotorua to the Bay of Islands - New Zealand Hard up for cash, Dave Holcroft decides to hitch a lift (a few lifts) from Rotorua to Pahia with several interesting Kiwi characters.	New Zealand Zen - New Zealand Jen and Vebjorn Hoddevik learn that camping in New Zealand really is a honeymoon made to order.
Rangitoto Island Volcano - Auckland, New Zealand In this excerpt from There and Back Again: A Student's Tale, Jessica Selzer climbs the highest non-erupting volcano in the Auckland area.	Franz Joseph Glacier - New Zealand Jessica Selzer and her roadtripping friends tackle the daunting task of climbing Franz Joseph Glacier in the rain.
Our Trip to New Zealand & Australia: Part 3 - Auckland, New Zealand Tom Fisher definitely recommends a visit to Australia and New Zealand.	Our Trip to New Zealand and Australia: Part 2 - New Zealand, Australia, Australasia On this segment of his trip, Tom Fisher focuses on sheep herding, sheep shearing and the lake that "breathes" - a few other experiences and tidbits of information too.

Our Trip to New Zealand and Australia: Part I - New Zealand, Australia, Australasia Tom Fisher and his wife booked a commercial tour for this S-W get together. From this account, it appears they made the right decision.	An Insider's Guide to Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South and New Zealand's Most Beautiful City - Dunedin, New Zealand Tania Campbell, a Dunedin local, gives an invaluable insider's guide to exploring Dunedin, the most beautiful city in New Zealand.
Paddy's Day in Kiwiland - New Zealand If any of you run into any New Zealanders on your travels, please, Chris O'Connell begs you, start telling Kiwi jokes. Or just push them down some steps. Either one.	Bay of Islands Maritime Park - North Island, New Zealand A water-sports paradise with year-round sun, the Bay of Islands is a must for every visitor to New Zealand.
Tongariro National Park - North Island, New Zealand Lace up your hiking boots and enjoy a walk in the volcanic landscapes of New Zealand's Tongariro National Park.	Thirty Days in New Zealand - New Zealand Unlike most people who swear to return to a country, Wendy Hughes actually did!
Finding Wellness in Wellington - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand After two days of being couped up in Wellington, Leif Pettersen sets off to explore New Zealand's capital.	Adventures in Hostelling - New Zealand Marisa Umsawasdi gives her take on hostels in New Zealand.

A Time To Travel - New Zealand As Jay Wilson's daughter embarks on her gap year, Jay fondly recalls her time spent abroad.	Swagman #26 - The End of the Line - Queenstown, New Zealand George Dunn contemplates his time away from home.