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
Viaggiatore
Haha, Indi wants to know if there is a cash reward for finding the ‘public nuisance’ 🤣🤣
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.
Meg FulmerThat's called a Kea. They were sitting on roofs of cars & wouldn't get off until they drove away. 🤣
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.
ViaggiatoreThe Ferry reminds me of the one we went on at Sorrento. Vic. With all the cars & vans etc lined up.
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.
ViaggiatoreYou are definitely fitting lots in each day! You must sleep well. Looks beautiful!
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".
We decidedLeggi altro
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.
