EnglandHillingdonHeathrowHeathrow Terminal 351°28’13” N 0°27’33” W
December 15, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
And we’re off! First stop London Heathrow to catch an 8.20pm flight to Dubai.
A stressful week and 28hrs of travel ahead called for a well deserved glass of fizz to start things off!
United Arab EmiratesDubaiAl BadaḨadīqat al Khazzān25°12’30” N 55°16’12” E December 16, 2023 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After a 17hr flight we landed in Auckand, despite low clouds we had a beautiful view over the islands and bays as we landed.
A master stroke of saying we had to declare Immy's slightly dirty bootsRead more
New ZealandAucklandAuckland AirportAuckland International Airport37°0’25” S 174°47’27” E New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictFernhillTwo Mile Creek45°2’20” S 168°38’4” E December 18, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
After an early morning flight from Auckland, we arrived in Queenstown in the South Island! We managed to check in early to our hotel and bag a complimentary glass of fizz (did we mention it’s ourRead more
New ZealandSouthlandSouthland DistrictMilford SoundCheddar River44°40’39” S 167°56’20” E
December 19, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Wow, Milford Sound did not disappoint. An early get up to board the tour bus from Queenstown to Milford was an excellent way to see all the sights on the famous Milford Highway, and experienceRead more
December 20, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
What a difference a day makes! Today Milford lived up to its reputation as one of the wettest places on earth! Overnight the place transformed, as rolling mists and hundreds of waterfalls overtook theRead more
New ZealandSouthlandSouthland DistrictMilford SoundCheddar River44°40’35” S 167°56’13” E
December 21, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Another wet day in Milford! (10cm of rain in 5hrs) Immy had to stay and soak up the views in the room as she had been kept up all night with her pesky wisdom teeth!
I ventured on solo to do a RoscoRead more
New ZealandCanterburyMackenzie DistrictLake Tekapo44°0’18” S 170°28’8” E December 22, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Today officially marked the start of our road trip up the North and South Islands! We picked up our car and said goodbye to Queenstown, weaving through the Alpine pass to our first stop Lake WānakaRead more
New ZealandCanterburyMackenzie DistrictMount CookAoraki/Mount Cook43°43’33” S 170°5’59” E
December 23, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We started the day heading off to the Hooker Valley trail which looks onto Mt Cook (NZ's tallest mountain). The drive lived up to the high standards set by yesterday's road trip with beautifulRead more
New ZealandCanterburyWaimakariri DistrictNorth LoburnKaretu River43°12’49” S 172°27’17” E
December 24, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Christmas Eve started with a walk up Mt John - a walk that starts from the shores of Lake Tekapo to the observatory-topped summit. Once again, fantastic views of icy blue lakes and the snow cappedRead more
