New ZealandPoint Chevalier36°51’8” S 174°44’35” E March 1, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
My lovely Airbnb in Ponsonby. Hosts Peter and Judy are fantastic.The houses in this area are adorable. Wooden with little front porches you can sit on. Lots of cafes, restaurants and shops on the mainRead more
New ZealandMission Bay36°50’54” S 174°49’54” E
March 1, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A 20 mins drive from Auckland on a road that takes you all along the coast. For the best views of Auckland stop at the car park of the Sea Life Aquarium in Orakei and then drive on to Mission Bay. AllRead more
New ZealandOne Tree Hill36°54’19” S 174°47’21” E
March 1, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is a 182-metre (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders.The summit provides views across theRead more
New ZealandPoint Chevalier36°51’5” S 174°44’33” E
March 2, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
So this is it. My first proper road trip. It will take me up North to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. It's an approximately 250km drive which should take about 3.5 hours. Knowing me and how often I stopRead more
New ZealandOrewa36°34’10” S 174°41’30” E
March 2, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Windswept and wild beach. Only came past because I avoided the toll road. Looked through the trees and there it was. It's amazing that these beaches are just dotted around the coastline. One moreRead more
New ZealandWaiwera Hot Pools36°32’36” S 174°42’14” E
March 2, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This one is a little gem! A little beach with lots of atmosphere. Completely deserted apart from a lovely local lady and her dog Harley who told me all about the area and the beach itself. 🐕😊🌊
New ZealandPohuenui Stream35°57’48” S 174°27’24” E
March 2, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The landscapes are changing from beaches to green mountains with sheep and cattle to lush rainforests to beaches again.
Coming over one steep hill, I saw the majestic Whangarei Heads in theRead more
New ZealandRangitehi35°46’20” S 174°24’1” E
March 2, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Stopped here for a little break after driving for about 3 hours. 😊
New ZealandMotumaire Island35°16’50” S 174°5’28” E
March 2, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The 1st stop of my road trip and my home for the next 2 days. After arriving at the hostel 'Cap'n Bobs' (http://www.capnbobs.co.nz/) and checking into my room, I made my way to the Waitangi TreatyRead more
New ZealandMotuarohia35°13’59” S 174°9’55” E
March 3, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
It is safe to say that today I am feeling like the luckiest little German on the planet and I think I found paradise 😊.
I had an incredible day exploring the Bay of Islands with the crew fromRead more
Elaine Webb
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