Lake Tikitapu
7. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Lake Tikitapu or Blue Lake, is the smallest of four small lakes lying between Lake Rotorua and Lake Tarawera in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island.
Along with the others, LakeLue lisää
Lake Tarawera
7. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Lake Tarawera is the largest of a series of lakes which surround the volcano Mount Tarawera in the North Island of New Zealand.
From the landing you have an amazing view down the lake. I stayed forLue lisää
Lake Tarawera (Otomutu Reserve)
7. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
This is a little reserve that I stumbled across as I wanted to see how far I can drive around Lake Tarawera.
It seems that lots of anglers come here during the summer and people have their boatsLue lisää
Rotorua (Wai-O-Tapu)
8. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Waiotapu (Māori for "sacred waters") is an active geothermal area at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Centre, just north of theReporoa caldera, in New Zealand's Taupo Volcanic Zone.Lue lisää
Waitomo (Ruakuri & Glowworm Cave)
8. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
I took part in 2 tours today. One which is a guided tour of the Ruakuri Cave and then a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Cave.
Both are absolutely stunning but my favourite is the Ruakuri Cave.Lue lisää
Taupo
8. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
After a rather sleepless night in the hostel in Rotorua, I decided to book an Airbnb for the night. I cancelled the 2nd night in the hostel and am now in Taupo with Linda and Stuart. Their house is inLue lisää
Taupo (Huka Falls)
9. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Before I got into my reliable little rental car to drive 2 hours to Napier/Hastings, I stopped by the Huka Falls, which are about 10 mins drive from Taupo.
What 100% New Zealand says:
The WaikatoLue lisää
Taupo to Napier (Te Pohue)
9. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Loved driving on the straight State Highway Number 5 for a while. It happened that I was the only one on the road sometimes, which was a little bit weird and great at the same time. It's preparationLue lisää
Te Mata Peak
9. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Te Mata Peak is at the western boundary of the wine-producing Heretaunga Plains and stands nearly 400 metres above sea level. From the summit of the peak you can enjoy panoramic views of the Ruahine,Lue lisää
Hastings to Wellington (Ballance)
10. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Stopped here after a 2 hour drive to meet my friend Gerald and his fiancee Annette for lunch. The Bridge Cafe on Gorge Road is totally rustic and charming. The food is delicious. They have a cute catLue lisää
Wellington (The SetUp on Dixon)
10. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Arrived in Wellington in the afternoon after quite a stormy drive. It's very very windy here as well but I've been told that that's quite normal. 😊
I'm staying in the SetUp on Dixon, which is aLue lisää
Wellington (Fly me to where you are)
10. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
I went exploring for a little while and found this wonderful art installation called 'Fly me to where you are'. It's the culmination of a 4 year project with children aged 8-12 who expressed theirLue lisää
Wellington
10. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
I know I mentioned this before but let me say it again: It is very very windy in Wellington, no joking.
But...close to the harbour there is a magical little playground which is part of a festivalLue lisää
Marahau
11. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I took the 9 am ferry from Wellington to Picton. The weather was a bit 'unstable' with 6 metre waves and 90 km/h gale force winds. It was like riding on a rollercoaster. Apparently there was a littleLue lisää
Abel Tasman National Park
12. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
There are a lot of firsts on this holiday and today was the day of my first proper hike on the Abel Tasman Coastal Track.
A watertaxi brought me to Anchorage where I started my hike. I first walkedLue lisää
Marahau
13. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
I had a bit of a late start this morning compared to my usual wake up times. My Kayak tour started at 11.30am and Kahu Kayaks brought me and the other 2 ladies who were going with me to Anchorage byLue lisää
Kaikoura
14. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Drive time today about 4 hours and a bit. Luckily, I didn't have to drive alone as I picked up Lukas and Sonja in Nelson. I met them in Marahau and offered to take them with me.
We stopped at theLue lisää
Goose Bay
15. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today was whale watching time with the guys from Whale Watch Kaikoura. I got on the 10am boat. Sightings of whales can't be guaranteed but we were so lucky. We saw 3 sperm whales and a lot ofLue lisää
Christchurch Central
16. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
It's a weird feeling being here confronted with a city that's still pretty much a construction site in the city centre 5 years after the big earthquake in 2011 in which 185 people lost their lives. ILue lisää
Kura Tawhiti
17. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
This area has special significance to Nga-i Tahu, with ties that stretch unbroken from distant ancestors to present generations.
Kura Ta-whiti literally means "the treasure from a distant land",Lue lisää
Cave Stream Castle Hill
17. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and underground rivers/streams ideal for caving. 🗻💖
Lake Pukaki
18. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
What can I say? This lake is a beauty! Stopped here on my way to Mount Cook.
Lake Tekapo is also on the way and very good for breaking for lunch. They also have a supermarket which comes in handy asLue lisää
Mount Cook National Park
18. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
My home for the next 2 days and it's my birthday. Wahoo! 😊
The weather forecast is a bit miserable, it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow and the day after, but I don't mind. I had a wonderful dayLue lisää
Tasman Glacier
19. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
It's been raining and very windy since last night, but I decided to jump in the car and take a walk to see the Tasman Glacier.
This Glacier is 24 kms long and retreats every year by 480 - 820Lue lisää
Dunedin
20. maaliskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Today I drove from Mount Cook to Dunedin. The drive took around 4 hours and I stopped to see the Elephant Rocks which are 5 kms from Duntroon.
Weather was funny and I had everything from 15° andLue lisää






































































































