Just for Fun

Only in NZ series...

A few shots for the "Only in New Zealand" series. Some are intriguing, funny, or interesting and some are provocative... Just enjoy!

Tourism is NZ main industry and it shows...

...from the thrill of a farm "adventure"...

...to plunging from the space needle in Auckland (click here for movie).

Every tourist has either bought a backpacker's campervan...

...or is renting one.

And of course, you have to drive on the "wrong" side of the road...

Friendly reminder on the Milford Sound road.

Pedestrians have no rights!

The most expensive carabiner we've ever seen... (equivalent to US$24.50 in 2007!)

Everybody needs some inspiration...

 

...conveniently sold by the can here!

Kiwi crossing!

A bizarre contraption (converted buses are popular in NZ).

Kiwis.

Another NZ-only creature: a tuatara.

 

...and a kea, a wild alpine parrot (click here for a movie).

They drive like maniacs... despite heavy public education campaigns.

More highway...

...safety...

...warnings.

 

Blue and yellow-yed penguins can be seen near the coast around Dunedin.

Damned tides!

I wish...

Australian bashing is the other national sport.

Some USA bashing for balance...

 

...and more.

It seems that some people (still) like the US.