Sydney
November 6, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Arrived in Sydney today. Staying at Travelodge Hotel.
Christchurch New Zealand
November 7, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 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
November 8, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
8th Nov - after a lovely breakfast we went on a city sights tour of Christchurch.
Lake Tekapo
November 8, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 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. NextRead more
Mt Cook
November 8, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Drove through the mountain ranges through National Park to Mt Cook. How spectacular !!
Lake Benmore & Oamaru
November 9, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Spent last night in Twizel after visiting Mt Cook. Heading to Lake Benmore & Oamaru this morning then o/n in Denedin.
Dunedin
November 9, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Arrived in Dunedin at lunch time. Free time to explore this afternoon.
Larnach Castle
November 10, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 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 AnauRead more
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
November 10, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 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 withRead more
Milford Sound
November 11, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 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
November 12, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Arrived in Queenstown last night. Went for a Gondola ride this morning, then shopping this afternoon. Dinner cruise tonight.
Dinner Cruise
November 12, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 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 backRead more
Arrowtown to Franz Josef
November 13, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 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 toRead more
Tranzalpine Scenic Train
November 14, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 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
November 15, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 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
November 16, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 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
November 17, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 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 MtRead more
Rotorua
November 18, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 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 thenRead more
Te Puia & Maori Concert
November 18, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 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
November 20, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 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 decidedRead more
Kauri Museum
November 21, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 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
November 21, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Arrived in Auckland late afternoon. Staying at Sudima Hotel. Very flash!
Hobbiton
November 22, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 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
November 23, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
After a memorable exploration of New Zealand, it's time to say goodbye. A beautiful holiday with lots of memories.
