2nd leg Tga /Taihape
1 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
I've restarted my trip for reasons too hard to explain here. So now I should have the correct day at the top of each new post. Here's hoping anyway. 🤞 First stop after leaving Tauranga was Taupo,Leer más
Taihape to Blenheim
2 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
So keen to get going this morning we managed to leave 30mins ahead of time. Easy drive to the Ferry. We've been commenting how quiet the roads are which suits us fine. Found a gorgeous cafe surroundedLeer más
Blenheim to ChCh
3 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Good drive south. Great to see lil sis and Malc. Looking forward to cycle tomorrow.
Active day in ChCh
4 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Great to get the bikes off the truck this morning and to do the long awaited ride with Carol. Unfortunately Malc had to work. Carol took us through a Council Regional Park called The Groynes whereLeer más
CHCH TO TEKAPO
5 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
This morning Malcolm kindly took Roger and my bike down to the bike shop to have the wheel refitted as Roger didn't have the skill to do himself. He tried hard but it is very tricky. Once he returnedLeer más
Chch x 2
5 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
So very sorry Carol, I omitted to mention our scrumptious feed of Foveaux Straight blue cod. 🐟 We enjoyed it so much that Carol very generously gave us some more to have for our dinner tonight.Leer más
TeKapo / Twizel
6–8 feb., Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Planned for a big cycle ride today. Packed the snacks and lunch last night and put all the cycling gear out ready to dress, load up and head off without too much delay after breakfast. We thought we'dLeer más
Humour
8 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Especially for Neil and Lianne 🙃
Damp start
10 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
🌧 very late start this morning . It was a bit chilly and damp so much warmer and snuggly in bed 🛌 By the time we left our bed, did the morning ablutions, got dressed and had breakfast it wasLeer más
Beach Day.
11 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
After a brief stop in Wanaka for supplies, coffe and a chocolate nut pastry thing from a French bakery 😋 we set of for the beach ⛱️ 😎
Had a wonderful day and didn't get home till aboutLeer más
MORE Riding
12 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Wasn't going to share today with you but it was such a fantastic ride that I just have to for the Wrights benefit. We are staying in a POP just at the base of the Crown Range and close to theLeer más
More humour
14 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Does anyone else's blue sticker look like ours?
Glenorchy
14 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Stayed in a POP in Arrowtown after our ride, then today we drove up to Glenorchy to explore. Quite a few years since we were there and my it has grown. Very busy with overseas tourists at this time ofLeer más
Walter Peak Station
15 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Booked the Earnslaw (aka The Lady of the Lake,) tour to Walter Peak Station with gourmet lunch and farm show. What a stunning place and wonderful day we had. The buffet meal was delicious and plentyLeer más
Lake Hayes
15 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lunch, paddle and down time at beautuful, serene Lake Hayes Arrowtown, before heading back to Wanaka to do laundry, cleaning and stock up pantry.
Wanaka
18 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
It's been a sit round waiting day till about 2.30. A couple of days ago our fridge decided it didn't want you work on gas which is fine while we are plugged into Miller's power. We were starting toLeer más
Fridge
19 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
All fixed, well till we get home at least. Then it needs some servicing and parts replaced. Seems we had a blockage in the burner, which has been cleared. Thank goodness.
Finger Lick'n Day
21 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Started the day yesterday with a cycle along the Outlet track to 'Pembroke Patisserie' in Albert Town for coffee and treat. 🥐 A ride we have done previously. Mentioning this as the Wrights know itLeer más
Freedom
21 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Not a bad view for the night and won't cost a cent 👏 We even have a loo right next door in case we get caught short. 😂 Might even have a dip after dinner or in the morning if the wind drops.
A Wings Spat 😡
24 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Very entertaining afternoon in Franz Joseph NZMCA. A motorhome turned up and discovered that their reserved space had been encroached on by vehicles on either side of their park. Well it was glovesLeer más
WOOLY JUMPER DAY
25 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Sad morning leaving our Wanaka family and stunning central Otago yesturday. We've become very fond of the area since we started making regular visits. However the West Coast is pretty cool too so weLeer más
Parking Quandry
26 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Hokitika Wings was full last night so we headed to Woodstock Domain POP just a few minutes drive inland. It was teaming with rain so we were very happy to arrive and settle in with 2 motorhomes 1Leer más
RIDE ONE👍
27 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Apologies for the errors in yesturdsys' report. Thanks Sharon for pointing them out.
All corrected now.
2 rides today so 2 reports and gee they sure were contrasting rides. Both 20km return as itLeer más
RIDE 2 👎
27 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
After a sandwich we set off on the trail leading to the Kapitea Reservoir. Sounded like a nice ride but we wouldn't recommend it. Started off with a bit of up hill zig zagging then a very rough ruggedLeer más
Final Ride 😪
28 de febrero, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Left Kumara this morning in fog and with the aroma of coal fires in the air.. First stop Reefton an hour and half later where we did our dump and had coffee. I love this town. It is so proud of itsLeer más




































































































































































ViajeroYum yum 😋
ViajeroIsobel looks exactly the same!
ViajeroYep she hasn't changed. Still bright and bubbly left their place with 2 freshly made cheese scones and 4 ginger biscuits also home made. Lucky us.