New ZealandWellingtonLambton Harbour41°16’48” S 174°46’54” E January 29, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We stayed at Ngatitoa last night. We got the last usable spot as we didn't arrive till after ten. Up at 5.15am because the last report time was 7.15am and you don't want to be late. As it turned outRead more
New ZealandMarlboroughMarlborough DistrictWaikawaMonkey Bay41°13’54” S 174°6’12” E
January 29, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Nice smooth crossing. Had the big breakfast on the ship - most enjoyable! The vehicle deck was full but there didn't seem to be that many people. A bit cool on deck in the strait but you expect that.Read more
New ZealandTasmanTasman DistrictSaint ArnaudKerr Bay41°48’22” S 172°50’41” E
January 29, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
This place has changed. The jetty has been replaced and modernised and there are concrete boat ramps each side. Last time I was here was over ten years ago an there were huge eels everywhere under theRead more
New ZealandWest CoastBuller DistrictBerlinsHawks Crag Creek41°51’48” S 171°46’54” E
January 29, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
They have a place to park and take this photo as so many people do it. Both remember this spot - Karin was an adult but it was from Mark's childhood. Lots of one way bridges and a narrow part whereRead more
New ZealandWest CoastBuller DistrictWestportOrowaiti Lagoon41°44’2” S 171°36’13” E
January 29, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
End of a long day. Staying at the NZMCA Park at North Beach. Time for bourbon...
On Sunday morning we did some walking and cycling on some single track. Karins having trouble with an injury so MarkRead more
New ZealandWest CoastBuller DistrictDennistonDenniston Incline41°44’8” S 171°47’47” E
New ZealandWest CoastBuller DistrictPunakaikiPancake Rocks, West Coast, South Island42°6’54” S 171°19’42” E
January 30, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Not the best day to see them - flat as a pancake ( so to speak!). Gorgeous weather so far. Stopped in our way to Hokitika for the night.
New ZealandWest CoastWestland DistrictTakutaiFishermans Creek42°43’30” S 170°57’12” E
January 30, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Just an overnight stay between Westport and Franz Josef. Had a look around town this morning before heading out on the Westland Road.
New ZealandWest CoastCamerons Creek43°3’30” S 170°38’6” E
January 31, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Pretty lake - one of several on the Westland Road. Will come back to explore.
New ZealandWest CoastWestland DistrictFranz JosefTeichelmann Rock43°25’30” S 170°10’6” E
January 31, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
I remember the glacier being so much further down the valley. The change from when I was a child 50 years ago and then when I saw it again 30 and 10 years ago is staggering. Pleased to come here againRead more
