Nuova ZelandaNorthlandWhangareiWhangarei HeadsMcGregors Bay35°49’12” S 174°30’30” E 5 febbraio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Are we mad? Yes, we did go up to those rocks in the distance 😅 with loads of steps all the way. That’s us at the top with views from the summit.
Nuova ZelandaNorthlandFar North DistrictOpuaTapu Point35°18’13” S 174°7’26” E 6 febbraio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Our longest walk to date. Fourteen miles (including two ferries). Another hot one. Think we will need a rest day soon. At last says Jon 😅.
Nuova ZelandaNorthlandFar North DistrictOpuaPipiroa Bay35°18’3” S 174°6’6” E
Nuova ZelandaNorthlandFar North DistrictWekawekaWairau River35°36’4” S 173°31’38” E 7 febbraio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Drove across North Island to the west coast. Visited the scared, oldest and largest kauri tree, Tane Mahuta or Lord of the Forest. Try our new game ‘Where’s Chezza?’ in the photo of the tree.
Viaggiatore Having you in the photo does help emphasise how enormous the tree is!
Nuova ZelandaAucklandLake Kaiiwi35°48’23” S 173°38’17” E
7 febbraio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Latest camp site. Very blue lake. Another warm day. The weather is being kind so far. Epic views on the road trip.
Viaggiatore Living g your adventure. So pleased to see you & John enjoying your retirement.
Viaggiatore Did you hire a campervan ? I am trying to talk Rob into this kind of adventure but he was locked down in NZ for 5 months when Covid hit so not sure he is quite ready to venture back again yet!!! 🤣🤣 x
Viaggiatore Hi, no we have hired a car. We are mainly staying in hostels but also have camping gear with us. So we are camping under the stars, which are amazing here, for some nights
Nuova ZelandaWaikatoHamilton CityFrankton Junction37°47’56” S 175°16’32” E
8 febbraio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Early morning walk round Lake Taharoa. Not as blue this morning but a bit overcast 😕. Cleared up later though 😀.Then a long drive to Hamilton, over four hours. But some lovely scenery on theLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaWaikatoHamilton CityHamilton EastGraham Island37°48’21” S 175°18’8” E 9 febbraio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Walked along the Waikato river in Hamilton to Hamilton Botanic Gardens. Amazing variety of enclosed gardens. Including Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese, Māori and an English flower garden.
Nuova ZelandaWaikatoWaitomo DistrictWaitomo CavesKapongaru38°15’52” S 175°7’22” E 10 febbraio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Drive to Waitomo ready to visit the famous glow worm caves tomorrow. Visited an arboretum on the way just outside Hamilton. We like trees. Then a walk near the glow worm caves. More lovely scenery.Leggi altro
Viaggiatore Jon says ‘why are there a lot of old people there’. Yes we are, but will keep our mouths shut, as do not want a vomiting episode
Nuova ZelandaWaikatoWaitomo DistrictWaitomo CavesKapongaru38°15’39” S 175°6’13” E
11 febbraio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Early start with trip to glow worm cave. Very interesting but they were a bit restrictive on photos for cultural reasons. Relented near the end and managed to get some video. Drove to next camp siteLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaAucklandPangopangonui Stream38°38’5” S 175°29’30” E 12 febbraio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Short walk in Pureora Forest. One of New Zealand’s oldest and unspoilt forests. Then a drive to Rotorua stopping off to see the largest and oldest Totara tree. Easy to spot Chezza this time 😃
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Love the scenic views but even nicer to see the two of you looking relaxed x
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just wonderful, you look so so happy :)
Viaggiatore Looks so beautiful- love the photo of the two of you ❤️