Te Papa
25. Feb.–4. März 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Wellington Tram and Cuba St.
25. Februar 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
David and I enjoyed a day out by train to Wellington. We went up the Wellington Cable car. Coffee at the top with great views. Decided to walk back. Found Cuba St. Hip area, colourful part of theWeiterlesen
Arrived in Rarotonga
26. Februar 2025 in Cookinseln ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Early start on Thursday morning for our flight from Wellington up to Aukland. Rewarded with a stunning sunrise. Arrived in Rarotonga just after lunchtime Wednesday. Yes, we gained 23 hours crossingWeiterlesen
Margaret MorrisYou’re really making me so jealous now!! Love these beautiful photos. X
Avarua, main town in Rarotonga
27. Februar 2025 in Cookinseln ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We took the anti-clockwise bus to Avarua today. It's a longer ride. However, we got to see more of the Island. It was also much cooler on the bus. The humidity today was a tad uncomfortable to usWeiterlesen
Rarotonga Cultural Evening
27. Februar 2025 in Cookinseln ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
It was a lovely dinner tonight and great entertainment from the dancers displaying dances from these beautiful Polynesian Islands
Chilled day at the hotel
28. Februar 2025 in Cookinseln ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We planned on visiting some gardens today, but after waiting an hour on the bus in the heat, the hotel pool seemed more inviting 😅. We had a lovely chilled day and ate at a nearby Italian in theWeiterlesen
Market day in Avarua
1. März 2025 in Cookinseln ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Saturdays bus run took us once again to Avarua, popular for the local Saturday Market. What was more interesting we found by chance! At the nearby harbour, we went to check out the French Navy frigateWeiterlesen
Even beautiful in the rain
2. März 2025 in Cookinseln ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Intended walking to the local church after breakfast. The weather had other ideas. A torrential downpour came on as we ate. It wasn't cold, so we went walking afterwards, admiring the flowers andWeiterlesen
Goodbye Rarotonga
3. März 2025 in Cookinseln ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Goodbye Rarotonga 👋 we had a lovely holiday. Looked forward to our return trip with air New Zealand flying Premium Economy. John & Irene kept a lovely surprise from us that we were flying backWeiterlesen
Palmerston North
7. März 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We had a lovely coffee stop in Palmerston North on our drive east today. We were lucky to find rural games taking place there. Local inter schools competitions were happening there, too, with seniorWeiterlesen
Napier
7. März 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Arrived for our weekend away at Napier. A walk down the front, we found some lovely sunken gardens. The sea was rather rough. There was a great viewing platform. Looking forward to getting outWeiterlesen
Napier - Clive Square & Saturday Market
8. März 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
First morning in Napier, sun out and off to explore the Saturday Market, Clive Square, and the Marine drive esplanade. Lovely Italian dinner at Trattoria alla Toscana
Hawkes Bay Drive
8. März 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
John took us a lovely drive through the countryside around Hawkes Bay. Abundant fields of fruit trees, mainly apple and equally of grape vines in this famous wine region. We drove up to Te Mata PeakWeiterlesen
Art Deco in Napier 1
8. März 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Lovely city to walk around. Lots of Art Deco styled buildings. Napier was destroyed by a massive earthquake in 1931. This resulted in a fire that ravished through the city. Napier was restored to itsWeiterlesen
Napier Art Decor City Walk
9. März 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We enjoyed an excellent tour this morning of the city. We viewed a twenty minute film, old footage of the earthquake of 1931. Both informative and moving. People's resilience in these times isWeiterlesen
Margaret MorrisAmazing buildings, beautifully restored. What lovely places you have seen on this trip. X
At Deco Centre, Museum and The Masonic
9.–14. März 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A few more inside the Art Deco Centre Shop, the Masonic Hotel, where we had dinner and the Museum
ReisenderI thought of you and Christine when there. We found another shop full of dresses and 30's wear. They have an annual festival where everyone dresses up x
Ma Te Wa (Hope to see you again soon)
12. März 2025 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A few of our last days in New Zealand. A morning walk on Waekanae beach . An evening cycle path walk with a couple of geocaches. Our last day walk on Paraparauma beach
Hello Australia
13. März 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
We have just completed flight no 10, Wellington to Sydney, for our last week of our dream trip.
Beecroft Weapons Range, Jervis Bay
14. März 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
We went a run out to the Dept of Defence's Beecroft Weapons Range. This covers around 4,200 hectares of the Beecroft Peninsula (the northern headland of Jervis Bay. The range is used for defenceWeiterlesen
Beach ⛱️ bums
14. März 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
David & Birgitte's tours took a change of tempo this afternoon to cool us down after the Defence Point. Starting at Carrarong, we watched a small group taking surfing lessons. We drove through theWeiterlesen
Margaret MorrisFantastic beach looks amazing. Great for you to meet up with your Cuz. X
ReisenderIts been lovely to spend time together. Heading to Aunty Jean's tomorrow x
Fitzroy Falls
15. März 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Another lovely drive through the countryside and National Parks. Stopped at Hampden Bridge for some photos. Great betting back into the car and air-conditioning. It's extremely hot today. We carriedWeiterlesen
Kiama Sunday Markets
16. März 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
David suggested visiting the market in Storm Bay Kiama. Having visited markets in Napier and Raratonga, then we had to give an Aussie one a visit too. As it's known to be busy, we decided to getWeiterlesen
Margaret MorrisLooks like my kind of place. Great selection of small business crafts to choose from. X
Kiama a popular town
16. März 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Kiama Blowhole, where the waves thrash against the rocks below, entering a sea cliff cavern sometimes compressing air, spurting water as much as 30M in the air. Kiama Lighthouse stands nearby at theWeiterlesen
Minnamurra Rainforest
16. März 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
After Kiama David and Birgitte drove us up to Minnamurra Visitors Centre at Jamberoo in the NSW National Park. We enjoyed a refreshment, and we did the rainforest loop walk. Unfortunately, one of theWeiterlesen
Canberra
17.–20. März 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
An early start from Nowra for our drive over to Canberra. We arrived midmorning for our visit to Auntie Jean and Stuart. After lunch, Stuart took us out for a drive around the city, getting ourWeiterlesen
ReisenderIt was lovely, everyone is well and Auntie Jean is amazing for her age.
Margaret MorrisYou’re having a fabulous trip. X