Into Waitaki valley
2025年2月1日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Seek out penguins in the morning but they have already returned to the sea. Opt to check out conservatory. Great penguin info and see some up close in their nesting boxes. Backtrack a bit to catchもっと詳しく
Dansey’s Pass
2025年2月2日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Misty morning as we leave the lovely farm and our cozy trailer. Make our way back to Duntroon and head onto the Dansey pass road. All ok for first bit though weather is less than ideal. Road kicks upもっと詳しく
Otago rail trail
2025年2月3日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Still feeling tired but alot of coffee and breakfast revives us. The sky is clear as we continue on the gravel road to Naseby. Lots of gold and mining history. Enjoy a brief bit of pavement andもっと詳しく
Down to Alexandra
2025年2月4日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Beautiful day as we continue on the rail trail. Relatively short ride but a lot of varying scenery. One long tunnel, a few bridges and viaducts and we coast down to the largish town of Alexandra.もっと詳しく
Clutha Gold trail
2025年2月5日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Day is split between riding the very hilly highway and then a dedicated cycle path. Hills are hard, traffic is nasty and it’s hot. But we make it down to the Clutha river, passed a very large damもっと詳しく
Long day in the saddle to Milton
2025年2月6日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
As forecasted, rain comes in during the night but lets us by morning. Cloudy skies aren’t going to dry our tent so pack up as we have a long day ahead on the Clutha trail. Services are minimal soもっと詳しく
To Dunedin
2025年2月7日, ニュージーランド ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
One last day of riding. And the winds are not in our favor. Feeling the miles in my legs! Continue on the Clutha Gold trail until the end - passing through wetlands and along a huge lake. Wind our wayもっと詳しく
Dunedin
2025年2月8日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Slow start as bodies are tired, but head out into the sunshine for some sightseeing. Wander passed the Chinese gardens and the impressive train station Farmers market is next - full of summer fruitもっと詳しく
Breezing to Christchurch
2025年2月9日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Early rise to catch the bus. Streets are empty and still dark. No problems with the bikes that more money can’t solve. 6+ hours later we are in Christchurch. Quick ride to hotel and then wander aもっと詳しく
Goodbye bicycles, hello friends
2025年2月10日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Grey and misty day as we ride along the coast to drop off our bikes. Ride up the hill - of course and tucked our bikes in. Back down, catch the bus and explore more of the city. Beautiful gardens!もっと詳しく
Christchurch - part 2
2025年2月11日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Venture out into the cloudy morning. Cover some of the same territory - showing Christine and John the city. Botanical Gardens, Riverside Market, and pop-up museum.
Helene Rimberg
They definitely were. I learned they have 8 chromosomes- that’s why there are so many varieties
Let the car trip begin
2025年2月12日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Bundle ourselves up and hit the road. Cover familiar territory ( Rakaia Gorge) and explore new sights (Peel Forest). Pass beautiful lakes - Tekapo and Pukaki as we make our way south to Omarama.
Aoraki via the Hooker Valley
2025年2月13日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Foggy morning quickly gives way to beautiful skies as we make our way into the mountains. New peaks continue to pop up behind each other. Trek from the village toward the crowds - all heading ip theもっと詳しく
Cliff scramble, lake walk & a reunion
2025年2月14日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Another cloudy morning as we head to the nearby clay cliffs. Beautiful sandstone formations that look like they belong in the Southwest. Sun pops out as we scramble about. Head to Lake Ohau for aもっと詳しく
Te Anau
2025年2月15日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Long drive through the plains, over mountains and along lakes. Amongst the brown hills, lots of grape vines and orchards pop up. Finally make it to Te Anau - gateway to Milford Sound. Nice lakesideもっと詳しく
Key Summit
2025年2月16日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Mega shopping trip to stock up for our jaunt into fjordlands. Packed in like sardines as we wind our way into the valley. Beautiful stops along the way before our hike along Routeburn trail to Keyもっと詳しく
Milford Sound
2025年2月17日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
5:15 wake up time to drive the rest of the way to Milford Sound for our Sunriser kayak trip. Get our safety briefing and outfits. Alana, our guide, leads us around the inner third of the fjord (it’sもっと詳しく
Queenstown
2025年2月18日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Rainy morning makes for moody mountains. Rain ends though clouds persist. Quick walk to nearby waterfall before the drive, retracing our steps, to Queenstown. Skies clear as we head north. Head intoもっと詳しく
Helene RimbergNot this time. Very crowded kitchen though - shower might have been easier
Wanaka
2025年2月19日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Meander through Queenstown before hopping in the car and heading out. Scenic route to Hayes lake and a quick walk about. Take the very windy Cardrona Range up and over into the next valley. Stop atもっと詳しく
Roys Peak
2025年2月20日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Beautiful morning as we set off on a hike up nearby Roy’s Peak - 4000 ft over 4.5 miles. Although many people go up for sunrise, we get a leisurely 9:30 start. Incredible views make it allもっと詳しく
A day of silliness
2025年2月21日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Got up early to go back to the hike for sunrise. Walked up a bit and watched sun poke through the clouds. Back down for breakfast and then went to Puzzling World. Crazy illusion rooms and then anもっと詳しく
Glacier Valley
2025年2月22日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Up and out for our drive up and over the mountains to the west coast. Beautiful and windy road. A few little stops and then a walk to Monro Beach. Beautiful but buggy. Arrive in Franz Josef and ourもっと詳しく
Franz Josef glacier
2025年2月23日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Early start though the kids on the hop on/hop off bus are up before us. Beautiful clear sky as we make our way up the trail towards Alex Knob. Nice vistas along the way. I alone go up to the top carryもっと詳しく
Looong drive to Motueka
2025年2月24日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Big drive to get to the north coast. A few interesting stops. Hokitika - lots of jade shops and pretty beach with driftwood sculptures. Pancake rocks and then a quick walk into a cave. Arrive at 7:00もっと詳しく
Abel Tasman
2025年2月25日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Quick drive to Abel Tasman park and pick up the coastal track to Apple tree beach. Lovely walk and incredible beach. Swim, picnic lunch and relax. Quick walk back. Steak dinner as we prepare for ourもっと詳しく