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South Pacific Solo Travel

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Dag 108
fredag 16. februar 2024 13:13
⛅ 25 °C
Høyde: 36 m
New Zealand Karangahake Gorge -37.418298, 175.71840137°25’6” S 175°43’6” E
Karangahake Rail Tunnel
16. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Part of the loop I chose was the Karangahake Rail Tunnel, a 1km long completely straight and rather moody former rail tunnel.

This made for an eery walk but was rather fascinating and nicely shaded from the sun.Les mer
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Dag 108
fredag 16. februar 2024 15:50
⛅ 23 °C
Høyde: 7 m
New Zealand Pauanui -37.028005, 175.87291537°1’41” S 175°52’22” E
Pauanui Beach
16. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
As I headed further west and north onto the Coromandel peninsula my destination for the night drew nearer, but first of all was a stop to marvel at Pauanui Beach.
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ReisendeWOW , as I wake up to the rain !!
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Dag 108
fredag 16. februar 2024 16:18
⛅ 23 °C
Høyde: 8 m
New Zealand Pauanui -37.007032, 175.86151537°0’25” S 175°51’41” E
Pauanui Wharf
16. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
At the other end of the Pauanui Beach is the wharf. This looks over to Tairua which would be my destination for the evening. I also noticed how the sun was starting to set behind the bay which would come in handy later!Les mer
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Dag 108
fredag 16. februar 2024 18:41
☁️ 22 °C
Høyde: Sjønivå
New Zealand Paku -36.989029, 175.85569636°59’21” S 175°51’21” E
Tairua Beach
16. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Despite Tairua being only a stone throw across the river from Pauanui, it was a half an hour drive since there was no bridge or tunnel!

After checking into my hostel I thought I'd go and explore the area so first of all set off to have a quick look at the beach where I practised some Spanish on Duolingo.Les mer
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Dag 108
fredag 16. februar 2024 19:37
☀️ 22 °C
Høyde: 137 m
New Zealand Pepe Stream -37.000506, 175.86605937°0’2” S 175°51’58” E
Sunset at Mt Paku Summit
16. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Towering over the town of Tairua is Mt Paku. This looked like it might be a great place to watch the sunset!

So I drove most of my way up the hill and then followed the footpath for 15 minutes up to the summit.

I met a couple here from Warwick who had just arrived in New Zealand so I was happy to share my NZ travel tips with them whilst we watched the sunset.Les mer
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ReisendeANOTHER VERY BUSY DAY 🌞
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ReisendeWhat a beautiful sunset and great for you to pass on all your NZ travel tips . Can you remember visiting Warwick castle in your younger days ??
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Dag 109
lørdag 17. februar 2024 07:39
☀️ 17 °C
Høyde: 22 m
New Zealand Hot Water Beach -36.887372, 175.82376336°53’15” S 175°49’26” E
Hot Water Beach
17. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
The clue is in the name of this one! Today can only be described as an east coast of Coromandel tour, starting off with Hot Water Beach.

I shared a dorm last night with a girl from LA and a girl from Santiago (Chile). We made a plan to go to Hot Water Beach the next day, which had to be for low tide so a 7am departure it was!

This place can only be described as an adult sandcastle building site. As you dig into the sand, water immediately fills any holes dug. The water varies in temperature depending on which spot you dig, with some of the water being almost boiling! We dug ourselves a pool that was half boiling water and half cooler water, which made a good mix, but the boiling half was totally unusable.

We spent a few hours here and I absolutely loved this unique place!Les mer
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ReisendeWow. That's different.
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ReisendeVery unique. Great find. Another big one for the memory box . 📦
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Dag 109
lørdag 17. februar 2024 11:03
☀️ 22 °C
Høyde: 13 m
New Zealand Hahei Beach -36.837902, 175.80516336°50’16” S 175°48’19” E
Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove
17. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Next up was a trip to Hahei to take the track to Cathedral Cove! The path is officially closed due to landslides damaging the track but unofficially you can apparently still get to Cathedral Cove. I was told this by a retired British couple who'd been there a few days prior.

I started the walk but was soon greeted by many toppled trees blocking the path. If I wasn't due to leave New Zealand tomorrow (and keen to do so in one piece) I'd have carried on but decided I would not take the risk on this occasion. So instead I enjoyed some time overlooking the beach.Les mer
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ReisendeGlad you went with the RISK ASSESSMENT this time. Hawaiiiii awaits you ❤️
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Dag 109
lørdag 17. februar 2024 13:17
⛅ 25 °C
Høyde: 12 m
New Zealand Shakespeare Cliff -36.83713, 175.74089636°50’14” S 175°44’27” E
Cooks Beach
17. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A general theme for today is definitely beaches! A quick stop off this time at Cooks Beach. Beautiful but nothing particularly special at this point!
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ReisendeSUPPOSE IT PUTS INTO CONTEXT THE PLACES YOU'VE BEEN TO IF THAT IS "NOTHING PARTICULARLY SPECIAL" 😎
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Dag 109
lørdag 17. februar 2024 13:58
☁️ 25 °C
Høyde: Sjønivå
New Zealand Pah Point -36.832518, 175.70864536°49’57” S 175°42’31” E
Whitianga
17. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
My journey they ventured through Whitianga, a place I'd seen signposted when I first set off towards the Coromandel peninsula. Not loads going on here, seems like a place for older people to come for a quiet weekend break by the seaside.Les mer
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Dag 109
lørdag 17. februar 2024 15:21
☁️ 24 °C
Høyde: 34 m
New Zealand Whangapoua Beach -36.70867, 175.60877936°42’31” S 175°36’32” E
Whangapoua Beach
17. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
My final stop for the day before heading to my hostel was in Whangapoua. First of all I ventured onto the (first) beach of which the sand was incredibly white! But this was not the main event as I ventured around the rocks at the head of the bay.

I also saw a woman comedically fall when trying to jump over the stream that dissected the beach.Les mer
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Dag 109
lørdag 17. februar 2024 15:43
☁️ 24 °C
Høyde: Sjønivå
New Zealand Whangapoua -36.700519, 175.61312736°42’2” S 175°36’47” E
New Chums Lookout & Beach
17. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
After a short walk and steep, scrambling ascent I reached New Chums Lookout which had to be one of the best views of the trip do far, and that's saying something!

I spent a while up here enjoying the views and reading some Harry Potter (Dumbledore had just died :( ) before heading back down and to the car.Les mer
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ReisendeThat is a great view.
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ReisendeWhat a finale Greg ❤️
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Dag 109
lørdag 17. februar 2024 18:53
☁️ 23 °C
Høyde: 24 m
New Zealand Coromandel -36.759727, 175.49719336°45’35” S 175°29’50” E
Dinner in Coromandel - Last Night in NZ!
17. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Tonight I am staying in the town of Coromandel, on the west coast of its namesake peninsula. As my last night in New Zealand I treated myself to ribs at a popular nearby restaurant and they were amazing!

You ordered your food and drinks, and paid your bill all via a tablet with no involvement of the waiters/waitresses at all which was new to me. I feel like I'm falling behind the times.

The restaurant also had quiet music playing, which I didn't pay much attention to, that is until 'In My Life' by The Beatles started playing. The opening line being "There are places I'll remember all my life". This couldn't be any truer of New Zealand which I'll remember forever for all of the right reasons!Les mer
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ReisendeGreat song that is ❤️ .
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Dag 109
lørdag 17. februar 2024 19:31
☁️ 22 °C
Høyde: Sjønivå
New Zealand McGregor Bay -36.763039, 175.48277536°45’47” S 175°28’58” E
Sunset at Coromandel Wharf
17. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
After dinner I headed down to the wharf jetty to enjoy the setting sun for one last time before moving on to pastures new.
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ReisendeWhat an amazing time you have had in New Zealand and you have met such lovely people along the way. Safe journey and can't wait to hear all about the next part of your adventure.
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ReisendeThanks for sharing your NZ journey with us. We have loved ❤️every moment. Safe Journey onwards. Love Mum x
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Dag 110
søndag 18. februar 2024 10:20
☁️ 20 °C
Høyde: 13 m
New Zealand Thames -37.135394, 175.53718837°8’7” S 175°32’14” E
Thames
18. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
After packing up for the final time in New Zealand I headed down the west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula to complete my circuit. I was somewhat slowed down by some total slow coaches in camper vans, but I did sympathise with them having to take on the extremely winding and narrow roads in their wobbly vehicles.

I took a pit stop in the coastal town of Thames at the base of the peninsula which had a miniature railway!Les mer
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Dag 110
søndag 18. februar 2024 12:46
☁️ 24 °C
Høyde: 56 m
New Zealand Hunua Falls -37.066889, 175.09030337°4’1” S 175°5’25” E
Hunua Falls
18. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
My main stop of the day was at Hunua Falls! I spent a few hours here exploring the forest and by the waterfall reading. It was flooded with people by the time I left so I think I timed it well. Bloody tourists ay.Les mer
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Dag 110
søndag 18. februar 2024 16:36
☁️ 25 °C
Høyde: 11 m
New Zealand Tautauroa Creek -36.981683, 174.77898336°58’54” S 174°46’44” E
Returning thr Car
18. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Alas the time had come to return the hire car, with around 800km more on the clock than when I picked it up! The trusty Toyota Aqua did me very well on the winding and hilly roads of the Coromandel Peninsula. Fair well trusted friend.Les mer
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Dag 110
søndag 18. februar 2024 23:30
☁️ 19 °C
Høyde: 12 m
New Zealand Auckland International Airport -37.007976, 174.78222937°0’29” S 174°46’56” E
Auckland Airport
18. februar 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
The time has come to leave New Zealand and head to Hawaii! A bittersweet moment as I've loved New Zealand but I know that more adventures lie ahead!
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ReisendeGLAD YOU'VE HAD SUCH A BRILLIANT TIME IN NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿
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ReisendeNZ that was some experience ❤️
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ReisendeI've enjoyed our tour of New Zealand, its been great. 👍😀
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Reisende😆 glad you've gas a good time Dave, thanks for joining me. Now on to the next adventure we go!
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ReisendeNZ photos were fab
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Dag 110
søndag 18. februar 2024 12:59
🌬 23 °C
Høyde: 14 m
Forente stater Ulukoa 21.273278, -157.82415421°16’24” N 157°49’27” W
Waikiki Beach - First Impressions
18. februar 2024, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
After landing in Hawaii on probably zero sleep, I took the hour long bus to Waikiki. I checked into my hostel and headed down to the beach as soon as I could!

A really beautiful spot albeit lots and lots of people!Les mer
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ReisendeBeautiful blue skies & beach a bit more crowed than NZ, have a fab time
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Dag 110
søndag 18. februar 2024 13:39
🌬 23 °C
Høyde: 17 m
Forente stater Royal-Moana Beach 21.275684, -157.825621°16’32” N 157°49’32” W
Finding a Spot on the Beach
18. februar 2024, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
After exploring the length of the beach, I concluded I almost definitely was not going to be paying $50 for a sunbed and umbrella, so I found a tree that swayed in and out of the shade depending on the wind.Les mer
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søndag 18. februar 2024 15:54
🌬 23 °C
Høyde: 18 m
Forente stater Hawaii Administrative Site 21.279076, -157.81449221°16’45” N 157°48’52” W
Heading to the Supermarket
18. februar 2024, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
After a few hours at the beach, I thought I should head to the supermarket so that I was prepared for the days ahead.

To help keep costs down, I took a little walk deeper into the city to head to the big supermarket, Safeway.

I knew the US was expensive, but holey moley the prices in this supermarket were absolutely mindblowing. I bought food for two breakfasts and two lunches (croissants, oat bars, fruit, crackers, ham, chocolate) and this set me back £28.39!!! Best of all, the prices on the supermarket shelves don't even include tax, which is added at the till.

As it turns out, Hawaii is suffering especially from the cost of living crises since it is so isolated and is unable to produce its own food. How anyone who isn't a millionaire can afford to live here I've no idea.Les mer
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ReisendeYOU'LL HAVE TO GO DOWN TO TWO MEALS PER DAY 💰
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ReisendeYou will have to give up the chocolate 🍫 😫
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Dag 110
søndag 18. februar 2024 18:09
🌬 22 °C
Høyde: 24 m
Forente stater Ulukoa 21.272358, -157.82302821°16’20” N 157°49’23” W
Sunset
18. februar 2024, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
This sunset caught me a little offguard. I'd forgotten I'd changed hemispheres so when I stepped outside to see the sun almost down at 6:10pm, I was initially a little shocked, as I had in my head that sunset wouldn't be for another 2 hours.

Still, it was very pretty, and the beachfront had a lovely vibe with lots of different people going about their Sunday evening. I had dinner at a highly commended beachfront restaurant with live music, catching the last of the sunset.Les mer
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ReisendeIt looks like another fantastic place to explore.
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søndag 18. februar 2024 19:10
🌬 22 °C
Høyde: 14 m
Forente stater Sans Souci Beach 21.269041, -157.82280421°16’9” N 157°49’22” W
Honolulu by Night
18. februar 2024, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
I intended to find a bar of some sort. But as I wandered around the city, there was something to see around every corner! So I just kept walking, taking it all in. I got lost a few times in huge shopping centres and hotels but I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the city at night.Les mer
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ReisendeIS THE LAST PHOTO YOUR HOSTEL ? 🏨
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Dag 111
mandag 19. februar 2024 10:29
🌬 23 °C
Høyde: 38 m
Forente stater Kahauloa Crater 21.277473, -157.6898821°16’39” N 157°41’24” W
Koko Crater Stairs
19. februar 2024, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
This morning bought a day pass for the bus and headed east. Today is 'President's Day' in the US, a Bank Holiday to celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln so the buses were somewhat infrequent but hey we'll make do!

My first stop of the day was at the foot of Koko Crater, a dormant volcano formed thousands of years ago.

Once upon a time there was a functioning railway line all the way to the top. This has now been converted into a straight stairway to the top of the volcano.

The 1,048 steps seemed daunting at first, but then I remembered the Mueller Hut hike I did a few weeks ago had 2,200 vertical steps and that only got you halfway up. I therefore attacked the stair case with a positive mindset but did stop for a few breaks on the way, especially with the sun beating down.Les mer
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ReisendePhew, well done Greg, once again I feel knackered just looking at the pics, ha! 😵‍💫
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Dag 111
mandag 19. februar 2024 11:32
☀️ 23 °C
Høyde: 317 m
Forente stater Kohelepelepe 21.285185, -157.68639621°17’7” N 157°41’11” W
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Koko Crater Summit
19. februar 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Once at the top of the crater I was treated to stunning panoramic views over the city, suburbs, vegetation and out to sea! I took shelter under the viewing platform to catch my breath and enjoy an oat bar and banana that had cost me an arm and a leg on my shopping spree yesterday.

I was taking photos of the view over the city, but there were two men stood in the way of the view from the upper platform! I was semi-cursing them in my head before I took a look at the guy being photographed and realised, holey moley, that's internationally renowned DJ Steve Aoki, who'd played a gig in Honolulu 2 days ago. I bumped into him at the bottom of the staircase and asked for a picture to which he more than happily obliged.Les mer
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ReisendeFANTASTIC VIEWS 🌞
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Reisende And you DJ. 🤣
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mandag 19. februar 2024 15:34
☀️ 23 °C
Høyde: 232 m
Forente stater Kuilei Cliffs 21.259662, -157.8117421°15’35” N 157°48’42” W
Diamond Head
19. februar 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
My second stop of the day was another dormant volcano, this time a little closer to the city. There were physical and virtusl signs all the way up the pathway to the entrance saying 'reservations required for entry', which I did not have and were sold out online.

So I strolled up to the ticket booth, said I didn't have a reservation, the guy didn't care, and I just paid $5 like everyone else. Woo hoo!

This time the ascent was gentler and windy but the views at the end were superb all the same!

There was also a military bunker built into the summit as part of the defence of Hawaii during WWII.Les mer
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