АвстралияState of South AustraliaCity of West TorrensAdelaide Airport34°56’46” S 138°31’59” E 29 октября 2014 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Новая ЗеландияAucklandAuckland AirportButterfly Creek36°59’57” S 174°47’16” E 29 октября 2014 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Safe and sound in Auckland! It's late - straight to the hotel for a few hours sleep before we start!
Новая ЗеландияAucklandParnellShore Road36°52’14” S 174°47’27” E 30 октября 2014 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Starting out from the Auckland Airport Hotel (not flash!) we grabbed a hire car and drove south, stopping at Hamilton for lunch and a look round.
Destination : Tauranga
Новая ЗеландияBay of PlentyTauranga37°41’16” S 176°9’54” E 30 октября 2014 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Staying overnight with a delightful couple in their beautiful B&B home, we were very impressed with Tauranga. The weather has been kind to us also, blus skies and no rain.
Новая ЗеландияBay of PlentyTauranga37°41’16” S 176°9’54” E
31 октября 2014 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
A few hours looking around Taraunga were really well spent. It's a very beautiful part of the world.
Новая ЗеландияWaikatoMatamata37°48’33” S 175°46’21” E
31 октября 2014 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We spent half a day at the BRILLIANT Hobbiton, where the Hobbitty parts of the Lord of The Rings was filmed! LOTR and Hobbit fans will not be disappointed!
Новая ЗеландияBay of PlentyRotorua38°8’13” S 176°14’59” E
31 октября 2014 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We drove on to Rotorua. Rotorua announces itself as you drive over the hills above it with a rather interesting sulferous odour. Absolutely fascinating place. We took a tour of a local village, whoЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияBay of PlentyRotorua38°8’13” S 176°14’59” E
31 октября 2014 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
For tea in Rotorua we ventured by Cable Car up to Skyline Rotorua.
Absolutely AMAZING views, and the food was great too!
The adventurous can toboggan or mountain bike down the mountain! We took theЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияWaikatoTaupo38°41’8” S 176°4’13” E
1 ноября 2014 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
We set out this morning to meet up with an old pal in Napier, stopping at Lake Taupo for a look around.
Новая ЗеландияHawke's BayNapier39°29’34” S 176°54’43” E 1 ноября 2014 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
What a great town! Napier is really pretty, with a strong focus on Art-deco design. Lots of vintage cards driving around, and the Bay is just georgous. Would like to spend some more time hereЧитать далее
Dani and Dave on the hoof We take our leave of Australia - New Zealand Bound!