Arriving in Whangerai
6 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
This morning I took an early coach from Auckland, heading north into Northland to Whangerai! After checking into my hostel, which turns out to be a decommissioned prison cell block (I'll get someЧитать далее
Hatea River Walkway
6 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The route through the bush along the river certainly didn't disappoint! It provided much shade, vegetation and bridges as the winding path led towards the waterfall. There were even many of NewЧитать далее
Whangerai Falls
6 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
In the early afternoon I arrived at the site of the waterfall. I stopped by here for around an hour and took the time to read and even get as close to the waterfall as possible without getting wet!Читать далее
ПутешественникLove a waterfall. Fab pics Greg ❤️. Good Luck with the Spanish. 🇪🇸 you love foreign languages don’t you 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
Leaving Whangerai
7 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
This morning I departed Whangerai to head further north to Paihia. As promised here are a few snaps of the cell block I'd been staying in!
Ferry to Russell
7 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
After quickly checking in I took the ferry across to Russell, which once formed part of the old capital on New Zealand. The low winds made for a calm crossing and the skies were blue!
Flagstaff Hill
7 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Once I made it to Russell, I followed the footpath signs up to Flagstaff Hill. At the top of the hill is a shipping mast which went through a period of being sawn down and resurrected every otherЧитать далее
JHarwoodEvidently timings for people who don’t have new insoles in their walking shoes!
ПутешественникQuite likely its quicksand you'd be attempting to walk over! 👍
ПутешественникYour 2 pairs of footwear are serving you well. Did you ever need the 25 pairs you left behind . 🤔 🤔 . Now there’s a thought.
Tapeka Track
7 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Next up I continued my walk across the peninsula to Tapeka beach and then a lookout point. Once again, lovely views and an even more ridiculous sign suggesting it would take an hour to cover 780m.Читать далее
100th Day Away - Bay of Islands Sailing
8 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today was 100th day of travelling! I therefore treated myself by taking a 6 hour cruise around the bay of islands which included lunch, snacks, snorkeling and an island stop.
I shared the day withЧитать далее
ПутешественникCheers 🥂 on completing 100 days and collecting a huge bag of memories. Here’s to the next 100. Go see the world 🌍 SON X
ПутешественникHappy 100th day travelling 🥳 And what a great day you have had.
Motuarohia Island
8 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
During the cruise, we stopped at Motuarohia Island for snorkeling and a short hike! There were lots of huge fish to be spotted and we even saw some penguins! It is also the spot where Captain CookЧитать далее
A Day on the Road
9 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
This morning I hopped on the bus at Paihia at 7:45am, and after a 30 minute change in Auckland I reached my destination of Taupo at 5:50pm! So not much to report on in those hours but here's a coupleЧитать далее
ПутешественникHope you sang “the wheels on the bus” 🚌 with all that time in your hands !!
World's Coolest McDonalds
9 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Taupo's McDonalds has been officially voted as the world's coolest! No surprise as it has a full plane as part of the restaurant with a staircase to access and a number of seats inside. I of courseЧитать далее
ПутешественникWhat a unique and exciting dining experience ❤️ 🍔, hope it catches on
Evening in Taupo
9 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
After finishing up at McDonalds I briefly explored the waterfront overlooking Lake Taupo, a lake formed from a volcanic crater that is the size of Singapore and holds the title of the largest lake inЧитать далее
Taupo Graffiti Tour
10 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Today I was meant to do the Tongariro Crossing, but due to bad weather it was cancelled. The rain was forecast to hit early afternoon and also threatened in the morning so I thought I'd take a walkЧитать далее
Taupo Coastal Walk
10 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
I then thought I'd venture for an hour or so along the base of the lake. On the way I passed some naturally forming pools which were full of steaming hot water thanks to the areas geothermalЧитать далее
Tongariro Crossing - Start to Springs
11 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
So today I finally got to take on the Tongariro Crossing! 19.4km with 843m of elevation gain and said to be the most spectacular single day walk in New Zealand and one of the top 10 in theЧитать далее
Tongariro Crossing - South Crater
11 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Next up what a flat section along the south crater, before a steeper ascent up towards the summit. As part of our group was an older French lady called Patricia. She was quick on the flat and on theЧитать далее
ПутешественникWhat an adventure that was and well done with your “act of kindness” to Patricia. You’ve had plenty of practice slowing down for me in your younger days. Haha
ПутешественникWhat a gentleman you are 👏 I can't believe you walked slowly as I can never keep up with you 😂
ПутешественникI would have done the same as you Greg, I always help the elderly when I can, ask your Dad! 😆
Tongariro Crossing - Red Crater Ridge
11 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Mid-morning we reached the summit of the crossing at red crater ridge, unsurpsingly named after the surrounding red crater.
As we were stood on the summit, the clouds suddenly swarmed over us untilЧитать далее
Tongariro Crossing - Emerald Lakes
11 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
We began our descent towards the emerald lakes. As we'd been warned, the initial descent was very steep and the surface was unsteady and unsettled, leading to a number of people taking a tumble alongЧитать далее
Tongariro Crossing - Descent & Finish
11 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
I'd been told that the descent goes on for a good while and oh boy it did! We continued to descend less steeply through the fog until we reached the side of the hill. The path then (seeminglyЧитать далее
ПутешественникWhat a memorable day. Well Done all of you on completing the crossing. Love the pics.
Huka Falls Track
12 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
This morning I checked out of my hostel in Taupo and dumped my bags into the luggage room as my bus wasn't till 4pm. I therefore had almost a full day in Taupo!
A good job too as I'd been saving myЧитать далее
Huka Falls
12 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
New Zealand's most visited natural attraction did not disappoint!
Whilst the drop on the falls was more of a gentle slope the sheer power and speed of the water was quite incredible. You would almostЧитать далее
Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools
12 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
I took a gentle stroll back along the river towards Taupo. On the way back I stopped for a little while for a bathe in the Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools. The naturally forming pools where pleasantlyЧитать далее
Rotorua - Government Gardens
12 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
After checking into Rotorua I thought I'd head out to get my bearings and do some shopping.
First up was the nearby Government Gardens which looked absolutely stunning with the completely blue skiesЧитать далее
ПутешественникLooks a lot like Port Sunlight but with flat green bowling greens. 👍😀
ПутешественникGreat sights . Don’t forget to take your “retail allergy meds” when you go shopping 🛒
Sulphur Point
12 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Rotorua's main attraction is in its hive of geothermal activity. The smell of sulphur (eggs) radiates throughout the town, no more so than at sulphur point which has a walkway to enable visitors toЧитать далее
Te Puia
13 февраля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Te Puia is a Maori geothermal site situated on the outskirts of Rotorua. I joined the 11am tour as our guide shown us around the site including the kiwi conservation centre (first kiwis I've seen thisЧитать далее
ПутешественникLOOKS AN INTERESTING PLACE