Sydney Explorations
5 Mart 2025, Avustralya ⋅ ⛅ 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 harborOkumaya devam et
Welcome to Oz
4 Mart 2025, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 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. ShortishOkumaya devam et
Back to where we began
3 Mart 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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.Okumaya devam et
A day to sort ourselves out
2 Mart 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 Mart 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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 wineOkumaya devam et
Abel Tasman Kayak - day 2
27 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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 onOkumaya devam et
Abel Tasman Kayak - Day 1
26 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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 forOkumaya devam et
Abel Tasman
25 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 ourOkumaya devam et
Looong drive to Motueka
24 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 7:00Okumaya devam et
Franz Josef glacier
23 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 carryOkumaya devam et
Glacier Valley
22 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 ourOkumaya devam et
A day of silliness
21 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 anOkumaya devam et
Roys Peak
20 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 allOkumaya devam et
Wanaka
19 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 atOkumaya devam et
Queenstown
18 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 intoOkumaya devam et
Helene RimbergNot this time. Very crowded kitchen though - shower might have been easier
Milford Sound
17 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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’sOkumaya devam et
Key Summit
16 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 KeyOkumaya devam et
Te Anau
15 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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 lakesideOkumaya devam et
Cliff scramble, lake walk & a reunion
14 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 aOkumaya devam et
Aoraki via the Hooker Valley
13 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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 theOkumaya devam et
Let the car trip begin
12 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Christchurch - part 2
11 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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!Okumaya devam et
Breezing to Christchurch
9 Şubat 2025, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 aOkumaya devam et