Sydney Explorations
5 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Took the bus into the city to save some miles of walking. Walked through parks amongst the downtown area on our way the harbor. Got our first views of the Opera House as we walked towards the harborЧитать далее
Welcome to Oz
4 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Early rise as we re-sort and check in. Again they allow us an extra checked back. Shake our way to security and relax for a bit in the lounge. Board our plane and jet across the Tasman Sea. ShortishЧитать далее
Back to where we began
3 марта 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Said our goodbyes, sadly, Tom Christine and John as they headed home. Finished our packing and determined we could get everything in the car. Took a short beach walk and then on to the airport.Читать далее
A day to sort ourselves out
2 марта 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Up early to retrieve our bikes. Extend ride by riding along lovely beach. Pack and organize for the rest of the day. Nice dinner out at an upscale ‘food court’.
Back to Christchurch
1 марта 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Long drive back to Christchurch, covering alot of the route we had already been on. Visited our seal friends again. Nice townhouse awaited us. Tasty lamb dinner.
Nelson wanderings
28 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
After enjoying watching the huge tides from our deck, set off into Nelson. Stopped at Japanese Garden and climbed up to the geographical center of NZ. Wandered through town before heading into wineЧитать далее
Abel Tasman Kayak - day 2
27 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Rise early and catch a beautiful sunrise. Paddle out into the calm waters. As its high tide, we are able to explore the tidal estuaries and rivers. Continue making our way down the coastline. Relax onЧитать далее
Abel Tasman Kayak - Day 1
26 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Up and out in time to catch our kayak trip. Get our gear and get oriented before catching the water taxi to our starting point. Paddle the calm waters in search of seals. Head for a big beach forЧитать далее
Abel Tasman
25 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 ourЧитать далее
Looong drive to Motueka
24 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 7:00Читать далее
Franz Josef glacier
23 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 carryЧитать далее
Glacier Valley
22 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 ourЧитать далее
A day of silliness
21 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 anЧитать далее
Roys Peak
20 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 allЧитать далее
Wanaka
19 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 atЧитать далее
Queenstown
18 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 intoЧитать далее
Hannah BoeChili! I don't suppose you made it in the shower this time...? 🙊
Helene RimbergNot this time. Very crowded kitchen though - shower might have been easier
Milford Sound
17 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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’sЧитать далее
Key Summit
16 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 KeyЧитать далее
Te Anau
15 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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 lakesideЧитать далее
Cliff scramble, lake walk & a reunion
14 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 aЧитать далее
Aoraki via the Hooker Valley
13 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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 theЧитать далее
Let the car trip begin
12 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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Holy crow. Looks as big as those redwoods in Calif. Are they redwoods too?
Christchurch - part 2
11 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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
Goodbye bicycles, hello friends
10 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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!Читать далее
Breezing to Christchurch
9 февраля 2025 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 aЧитать далее