It is exactly 15 years ago that I asked Karen to apply some of her magic and work out a trip to the Southern hemisphere for my wife’s and my 30th wedding anniversary. I thought it is about time to have the honeymoon trip we never had since, at that time, I was still attending […]
Autumn Splashed Arrowtown Fall Festival
Photo Credit to edwin.11 Arrowtown, New Zealand, a charming historic gold mining town established in 1862, is now the location of the long running Arrowtown Autumn Festival. Taking place April 20 – 29, 2012, this family friendly event celebrates the magnificent colors of the season. Located only 25 minutes northeast of Queenstown on the South Island, […]
New Zealand Luxury Accommodation
Whether you seek a romantic hideaway or a simply relish time to rejuvenate and unwind, our favorite luxury lodges of the South Island of New Zealand are the optimal place to rediscover life’s pleasures. Acclaimed to be “New Zealand at its finest”, Otahuna Lodge, located at the head of a secluded valley on New Zealand’s […]
New Zealand Adventure Vacations
CNN features New Zealand on its Destination Adventure series as a “thrill seekers” destination for the explorer at heart. A country of dramatically diverse environments, New Zealand offers an array of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. . New Zealand’s remarkably varied landscape includes beaches, mountains, fjords, glaciers and rain forests, making it […]
Thank you from the Pfingsts
Since Australia 2000 Travel arranged our first visit to New Zealand so well, we decided to ask them to help us with a completely new itinerary for our second visit. While we knew we loved New Zealand, we did not expect to be as overwhelmed by the beauty of the place as we were the […]
Thank you from Kevin, Kristin, Owen and Ian
We traveled in New Zealand 10 years ago and Karen planned an amazing 2 weeks in the South Island. She planned an equally amazing three weeks on Australia’s east coast this summer; we booked the trip and left 6 weeks later. She knew we were taking our 9 and 6 year old boys and created […]
Down Under Adventures Begin Atop Birmingham
Published: Monday, August 16, 2010 by The Oakland Press Karen Hardy-Hodgson — a corporate wife armed with a green card and a passion for her homeland — has developed a thriving international boutique cottage travel business. When she isn’t jumping out of planes, the Sydney native and Australia 2000 Travel founder can be found going […]
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