Getting Started

Arrived in Abu Dhabi after 7 hours, security was ridiculous. Waited for around an hour, I then had to take off my shoes, top (had t shirt on underneath, don’t get excited). At one stage I thought heOkumaya devam et
Arrived at last

Got to Sydney at last, 3 flights and 29 hours later, everything went to plan
Blue Mountains

Slept like a baby. Early start to get the train to the blue Mountains. The journey takes around 2 hours
Such a beautiful area, I could of stayed for days, the walking and the views were amazing. TheOkumaya devam et
Out and about in the city

Walking around the city (Sydney), seeing some familiar sights and some new ones
Walking around darling harbour, visiting the Chinese garden - a little piece of paradise in the heart of the city
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Goodbye Australia

This was my final full day in Australia. Had lunch with Amy and Charlotte at Watson’s bay. Charlotte is a little superstar, very happy kid
In the evening I was treated to some drinks and food byOkumaya devam et
Start of the New Zealand Journey

The day did not start well. The fire alarm in the hotel sounded and the building was evacuated. I was dressed but not packed. I had to leave the room and we was not allowed entry for nearly an hour.Okumaya devam et
Discovering the city of many sails

Done a lot of sightseeing today. Started off by going to Bastion point and mission bay, one of the many fabulous beaches within the city
I then went onto the Auckland Museum, I know what you areOkumaya devam et
Davenport

Today I went to davenport, a small village just 15 minutes outside central Auckland on the Ferry
Davenport Is a great little village on the seaside with loads of shopping and trails. The village wasOkumaya devam et
Lazy day in the city

Had a bit of a sleep in, an easy Sunday. Still over 15,000 steps for those step watchers. Tomorrow I go on the explorer train to Wellington.
Early start
Train - Auckland to Wellington

Early start to get the Northern Explorer Train. It was extremely comfortable and the views were amazing. The first day I haven’t done any walking
The train journey was even longer than expectedOkumaya devam et
Oriental Bay, Wellington

Had a look round the waterfront and visited Te Papa (national museum) in the morning
Spent the afternoon at oriental bay beach. The weather was perfect, the beach is very nice but not as good asOkumaya devam et
Parliament + cable car

In the morning I had a look at the Parliament area, went on a tour. No pictures of inside, cameras/phones are not allowed inside
In the afternoon I went on the cable car and went to the botanicOkumaya devam et
Interislander

Farewell Te Ika A Maui (North Island)
Today I travelled from Wellington to Picton (gateway to the South Island) on the Interislander kaikaiti. Only in picton today and tomorrow before I start on theOkumaya devam et
Picton

Did a little hike around the coast and spent some time around picton. It is a lovely little place with very little traffic. The place was like a ghost town even though it was a Saturday
Queen Charlotte Track - Day 1

Start of the walk today. Lovely boat ride to the start at ship cove. The track started very steeply as we went from the cove climbing up onto the headland. After the initial climb the hike was veryOkumaya devam et
Queen Charlotte Track - Day 2

Today was another fabulous walk, a short walk for around 4 hours
The resort at Punga Cove is even better than the last one. My chalet is fantastic, the views out to the harbour are amazing, went toOkumaya devam et
Queen Charlotte Track - Day 3

Long day, around 24km. The track was up and down all day.
Any further the day would have been too long. There was some great views of the sound throughout the day
Queen Charlotte Track - Day 4

Today is the final day of the track.
The day started with a hard uphill climb for around an hour. The rest of the hike for the rest of the day was very good.
The terrains was flat and easy underOkumaya devam et
Travelling

A long day travelling.
A ferry for 3 hours, then a sprint across Wellington to get a flight to Christchurch and then a final flight to queenstown before transferring to my hotel. The first placeOkumaya devam et
Milford Sound

Today I travelled to Piopiotahi (Milford Sound). The day is a long one, it is around 300km from Queenstown. I set of at 7 this morning and got back for 8 in the evening
The trip is well worth it
Lake Wakatipu

Went around Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown
Our guide on the cruise around the Lake was hilarious. His jokes weren’t very good, but it was the way he laughed at them himself with a very dirty laugh.Okumaya devam et
Arrowtown & Skyline

In the morning I went to Arrowtown. Arrowtown is an old gold rush town,. The Main Street is in the same style it was a hundred years ago, similar to a Wild West town. Arrowtown was also as an originalOkumaya devam et
Another Travel day

Everything went to plan, back in Auckland
Another great place to stay, I have been so lucky on my hotels and apartments. Popped out and got something to eat - Chinese. The food was amazing, theOkumaya devam et
Caromandel

Another full day going to the coromandel Peninsula
First stop of the day was a climb up mount Paku, then a walk to cathedral cove
And finally a visit to the hot water beach, preparing your own hotOkumaya devam et
Waiheke Island

Went to Waiheke on the ferry from central Auckland. The island as loads of beaches and little villages
I visited Oneroa, little Oneroa, surfdale and Blackpool beach. Had some great fish and chips atOkumaya devam et