Elderhostel
New Zealand: Land of Geysers and Greenstone
January 2009
North Island
greeted by Louise Shave
who told us about New Zealand
George Dibley gave us an Overview of New Zealand
Professor John McCraw
of the University of Waikato
lectured on volcanism in New
Zealand
the "sleeping monster"
the Auckland hotel
visited the Auckland War Memorial Museum
Dr. John Walsby describes "the Geography of Auckland and its Coastline"
"tree hugger"
showing the Kauri
Dr. Walsby on the stump
Gannet Colony
explained the role of the Forest Research Institute
More Photos of the Forest Research Institute
Rotorua
went swimming at the Polynesian Spa
Māori cultural show
Art Workshop Show Dinner Village
cruise on Lake Rotomahama
overnight at the Bridge Fishing Lodge
took the chair lift to the top of Mt. Ruapehu
telling the mission of the Trout Center
discussing fishing in New Zealand
feeding the fish
underwater viewing
More Photos of the Trout Center
George watching the sea as he talks to Mama
Louise checking for pearls
John Martin told us about
"New Zealand Politics and Public Life"
Wellington Cable Car
a walk through the park
the serious photographer
mussel dinner
saying Goodbye to George our bus driver and his bus
on to the South Island program