About One Way New Zealand

So what's all this about then?

Hello, we are the Rays, Craig, Rachel and Myles our son. In September 2007 we started out on a trip / holiday of discovery to travel through New Zealand in order to find out more about the country, the people and its culture. After spending all our lives in the UK we are eager to find out if our lives could be better in another country? Is New Zealand somewhere we could emigrate to - we will endeavor to find this out along the way, and will record our thoughts and feelings of New Zealand and what we think it has to offer.

In the process of putting this blog together we have decided also to try and bring together lots of information on the different regions, towns and cities of New Zealand. Information on immigration, travel, places to stay etc. We also plan to produce a weekly podcast featuring some of the people we meet on our travels. All of this, in the hope that this site will become a valuable resource for others to find out more about New Zealand.

We booked our flights - made the trip of a lifetime and gathered our thoughts, feelings, photos and videos. Feel free to travel along with us!

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Hiya Pete, Jo and April - great to hear from you! - drop us an email by contact us link at bottom of this page - we'll see u soon - hugs to all Rach n the boys xxx"
- Rach

Hi Guys , hope you are all well , it seems an age since you left on your travels. I tried the e mail address but it did'nt work for some reason. Love to you all . Pete , Jo and April."
- Peter Goode

Stunning pics guys! You so know how to capture the spirit of a moment."
- Sarah

Hi Kelli Just send us an email: hello@onewaynewzealand.com and we'll reply good luck with the move - Rach :-))"
- Rach

Hello, is there anyway to write to you? We are about to make a move to NZ and it would be great to speak with you. Please let me know. Thank you."
- Kelli

So do we - you'll be here before we all know it sista - hugs to ya both Rx"
- Rach

Lovely photos sis. Wish we could have been there too."
- Tracey

What precious and fun memories to hold on tight to till the next time. Can't believe you captured all that on film! It was lovely to meet your Mum whilst she was here and so pleased you got to share so many special moments together."
- Sarah

I need to get Craig round to give Dan some lessons! Awesome work on the planter box, which is no doubt over flowing with goodies by now - yummy!"
- Sarah

One of your best Craig! Anna and Myles are gorgeous together and look to be very good friends. What a fabulous piece of footage, to beautiful music and that view is always breathtaking."
- Sarah

Useful things we travel with...

Chariot Carrier

Myles's chariot! What a fantastic piece of kit. Bought this in the US after seeing it in Canada. It's a stroller, an off road buggy with suspension, a cycle trailer and you can even put skis on it! Wouldn't go anywhere without it - You can find out more and see it in action here

Our Travel Insurance

Used World Nomads for our annual policy for quite a while - They were recommended by Lonely Planet and Rob (Our global travelling friend!) also uses them - Good enough for him then it's good enough for us! Not sure if they are the cheapest but you do get what you pay for.
Get a quote online

Canon Camera

We use a Canon Ixus camera for all the photos and videos on the site. The size and quality is unbeatable - a great travelling stills and video camera in one! We got ours from Amazon because of their good returns policy and the online reviews from other users-Amazon reviews on this camera

Car Hire Worldwide

We've used loads of car hire companies over the years and we keep on coming back to auto-europe. They are usually the cheapest worldwide and the price includes all insurance / CDW etc,
www.auto-europe.com

Leatherman Wave

Brilliant multi-tool. Built like a tank and small enough to fit anywhere. Wouldn't leave home without it - Got us out of a few 'sticky' situations.
We got ours from Ready To leave.com

6 Entries found for the tag of: Cafe

Tuesday, 27 Nov 2007

Deluxe Cafe / Deli / Expresso Bar- Wellington

This cafe on Kent Terrace has to be one of the best we've been to, that's because it reminds us so much of deli cafe's in New York that are 'one offs'. We just loved everything in here from the decor to the notice board and the photography on the walls that was for sale, and of course the food and drinks were great too!

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Posted by Rach at 20:07

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2007

Base Nature

On our journey north from Auckland we spot a sign by the roadside for a cafe - not unusual in itself, but the cafe was a real find. If you do go past you should definitely take some time out and call in here. The Base Nature 'cafe' is a great mix of art, food, events and people. Check out their website at http://www.basenature.co.nz.

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Posted by Craig at 22:14

Friday, 9 Nov 2007

The Chocolate Fish Cafe

This is one of Wellingtons best kept secrets (well it used to be before Lord Of The Rings!). Near the suburb of Seatoun, it's a perfect place to visit when the wind isn't up to speed and the sun is shining

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Posted by Craig at 22:29

Saturday, 20 Oct 2007

Cafe Mode

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Posted by Rach at 10:10

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