Disc Golf
1 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
After lunch 5 of us hired some discs for disc golf to play the 18 hole free course in Queenstown Gardens. After being 4 shots clear through the front 9 I absolutely capitulated on the back 9, fishingLeia mais
Queenstown Gondola
1 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
No rest for the wicked as we headed up the Queenstown Gondola! This was a mission with a purpose as we bought a combined ticket for the gondola and 6 goes on the luge (more on this in the next post).
Luge
1 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
At the top of the gondola is a whole host of activities including a gravity powered luge/go kart track. You're transported from the bottom of the track up to the top each time by a ski lift. This wasLeia mais
ViajanteYEAH THAT LOOKS GREAT 🛷 REMINDS ME OF THE TOBOGGAN RIDE ON THE GREAT ORME 🏴
Final Night in Queenstown
1 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
For my final night in Queenstown I finished off my bottle of wine from the night before with dinner! We then headed to play some pool and were delighted to find Margaritas being the special offer forLeia mais
Leaving Queenstown
2 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
It's been a very wet morning, the first one in a long time, but thankfully I've spent it in the airport departure lounge. Its starting to clear up a bit now but regardless I'm heading to sunnyLeia mais
Auckland Coast to Coast - Start Point
2 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
After landing in Auckland a little late I took the 40 minute bus to my hostel in the heart of the city. After checking in I then got back on the bus and headed back towards the airport (but not asLeia mais
Jellicoe Park
2 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
The walk doesn't follow the most direct route but instead includes a number of slight detours to take the most scenic route including the likes of Jellicoe Park here!
One Tree Hill
2 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Next up on the hike was a winding ascent up to the monument atop of One Tree Hill. Panoramic views around the city including out to the coast and the city centre!
Cornwall Park
2 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
Cornwall Park proved to be the longest stint on the walk. However as I progressed through the park it started to rain an unfavourable amount with the forecast indicating this would likely remain forLeia mais
An Enthralling Morning!
3 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
I had a few jobs to do that I'd been putting of for a while till I reached the capital city where I knew resources would be aplenty! It was also on and off rain all morning so there's wasn't loadsLeia mais
Auckland Free Walking Tour
3 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
This afternoon I'd booked myself onto a free walking tour. Despite the big crowd I was the only Brit in the group!
It was super interesting to learn more about the history of the city and many of theLeia mais
Auckland Free Walking Tour Pt.2
3 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
The tour lasted over 2.5 hours in total so it offered great value for money for the $10NZD I gave to the guide (and definitely better value than my morning).
Mt. Eden
4 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This morning I decided I would sort of carry on the coast to coast walk so took the bus to the next stop on the walk which was Mt Eden! Mt Eden is a dormant volcano with a very visible crater,Leia mais
Auckland Domain
4 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Next up was the Auckland Domain, said to be the 'heart of the city' as many mass gatherings have taken place here over the years from concerts to protests, with set up for some sort of even takingLeia mais
Auckland War Memorial Museum
4 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The final stop within Auckland Domain was the war memorial museum. Although I didn't pay to see the exhibitions I took the time to stop and marvel at the great architecture!
Auckland Art Gallery
4 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
My final stop of the morning was the art gallery. Free entry! Whilst some of the paintings and art were very impressive, it's fair to say that, as ever, some of the 'art' was absolute 🐎💩.
Arataki Visitors Centre
4 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
From the art gallery, I was picked up by Raani, a local to Auckland friend I'd made at the New Zealand Scout Jamboree. Despite being only 24 years old, she is the New Zealand Scouts NationalLeia mais
Piha Beach
4 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We then headed to Piha Beach for some boogie boarding! The waves were merciless as we often found ourselves getting tossed around uncontrollably despite our best efforts and Raani's experience. ILeia mais
Mission Bay
4 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We then went for a drive along the coast, stopping off at a former war memorial gunsite along the way. We then enjoyed a takeaway burger and chips on the beach in Mission Bay before we said ourLeia mais
Rangitoto Island
5 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Today I took the ferry across to Rangitoto Island. The island was formed of volcanic rock that had erupted from the crater in the centre of the island. It is uninhabited by humans and has very fewLeia mais
Rangitoto Lighthouse
5 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Out on the west coast of the island is Rangitoto Lighthouse with a beach to enjoy the views back across to the city suburbs! After stopping for lunch here I continued my ascent.
Rangitoto Crater and Summit
5 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
In the first two images you can see the volcano crater, which is now covered in vegetation. Just beyond this point is the summit which was also used as a former war gunpoint.
Lava Caves
5 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Close to the summit are a series of naturally formed lava caves. There is one cave in particular that you can walk all of the way through (with a good torch)!
Descending and Leaving Rangitoto Island
5 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
The descent from the summit offered a strong representation of the islands volcanic beginnings. I eventually descended down back to the beautiful blue water to board the ferry back to the city.
Viaduct Harbour & Happy Hours
5 de fevereiro de 2024, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After making it back to the city I wasn't ready to call it a day just yet whilst the sun was still going strong! I therefore took a stroll through Viaduct Harbour and took advantage of a couple ofLeia mais