Sydney
6 novembre 2025, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Arrived in Sydney today. Staying at Travelodge Hotel.
Christchurch New Zealand
7 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
7th Nov 2025. Arrived in Christchurch this afternoon. A long day. Had a beautiful welcome dinner & met other members on our tour.
Christchurch- city sights
8 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
8th Nov - after a lovely breakfast we went on a city sights tour of Christchurch.
Lake Tekapo
8 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
8th Nov - after leaving Christchurch we travelled through the Southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. The water is a brilliant Turquoise colour. Walked up to the Church of the Good Shepherd. NextLeggi altro
Mt Cook
8 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Drove through the mountain ranges through National Park to Mt Cook. How spectacular !!
Lake Benmore & Oamaru
9 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Spent last night in Twizel after visiting Mt Cook. Heading to Lake Benmore & Oamaru this morning then o/n in Denedin.
Dunedin
9 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Arrived in Dunedin at lunch time. Free time to explore this afternoon.
Larnach Castle
10 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
This morning we travelled out along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where we had a guided tour & a lovely Devonshire Tea. After leaving Castle travelled through Gore for lunch then on to Te AnauLeggi altro
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
10 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
We took a cruise across Lake Te Anau to the remote western shore & entered a hidden cave system beneath the Murchison Mountains. Took a guided boat tour of a glowworm grotto. Very pretty withLeggi altro
Milford Sound
11 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
This morning, we had a very pretty drive from Te Anau to Milford Sound where we boarded for a cruise on this magnificent fiord.
Queenstown
12 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Arrived in Queenstown last night. Went for a Gondola ride this morning, then shopping this afternoon. Dinner cruise tonight.
Dinner Cruise
12 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Tonight we went on the Vintage Steamship TSS Earnshaw for a cruise across Lake Wakatipo. We embarked at Walter Peak Station for a beautiful Gourmet dinner. Then after a short farm tour we headed backLeggi altro
Arrowtown to Franz Josef
13 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
After leaving Queenstown we travelled to Arrowtown where we visited the museum. Then a quick lunch stop & a brief look around the gardens at Makarora. We then continued to travel via the Haast Pass toLeggi altro
Tranzalpine Scenic Train
14 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Today we travelled to Hokitika & visited the Greenstone Factory. We continued into Authur's Pass & boarded the Tranzalpine Scenic Train back to Christchurch.
Christchurch to Picton
15 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
This morning we travelled up the East Coast from Christchurch to Picton where we boarded the Interislander Ferry across to Wellington.
Wellington - North Island
16 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Today we had a city sights tour of Wellington on our coach & a visit to the museum. Then the afternoon was free to shop & wander along the harbour.
Lake Taupo & Huka Falls
17 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Today we departed Wellington & travelled via Taupo to Rotorua. Stopped at a little place called Bull for coffee , Taihape for lunch & Taupo for ice-cream. Lovely views of snow capped peaks on MtLeggi altro
Rotorua
18 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Our day began with a Gondola ride & breakfast at the Skyline Rotorua. Next stop was at the Agrodome for some farming entertainment. After lunch we went on a WW11 Landing Craft for a duck tour. We thenLeggi altro
Te Puia & Maori Concert
18 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
The boiling mud pools & geysers at Te Puia Rotorua were amazing !! Pohutu is the largest geyser in Southern Hemisphere.
This was followed by a Maori Hangi & Concert.
Bay of Islands
20 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today we enjoyed a cruise of the beautiful Bay of Islands to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps watch over Piercy Island, or as it is popularly known as the "Hole in the Rock".
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Kauri Museum
21 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We have a travel day today. Stopped at Whangarie for morning tea then on to the Kauri Museum for a look around & lunch.
Auckland
21 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Arrived in Auckland late afternoon. Staying at Sudima Hotel. Very flash!
Hobbiton
22 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
We departed Auckland this morning & travelled the lovely countryside to Hobbiton for a buffet lunch & a guided tour of the 12-acre set. This is the location for the "Shire" in Lord of the Rings.
Depart Auckland
23 novembre 2025, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
After a memorable exploration of New Zealand, it's time to say goodbye. A beautiful holiday with lots of memories.
































































































































































































































































































































































