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3 or 4 sleep till we head of on another Southern adventure. I'm hoping we'll get away Tuesday evening and maybe stay at Ardmore Wings. That way we won't have to fight the traffic on Wednesday morning. Doing the clothes pack today. Very excited. Meer informatie

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Dag 43
zaterdag 23 maart 2024 om 15:55
☁️ 19 °C
Hoogte: 201 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Cromwell -45.029111, 169.20404245°1’45” S 169°12’15” E
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Day FOURTY
23 maart 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Cromwell is looking spectacular!!. Great to be riding with Sharon and Grant today and my pic"s are all about that. Our aim was to ride the Dunstan trail to about half way to the floating cafe where we had great expectations of a nice big coffee and a finger lick'n yummy bacon butty. The boys had expeienced this gastonomical delight when doing the trail 2 years ago. We set off fairly early as we expected the trail and the cafe to be busy owing to it being Otago Anniversary Weekend. Anyway blow me down when we reached the Cafe we were sorely disappointed to find it was closed. How rude, on a holiday weekend!!!🤔 So we turned around to do the return ride and made for our second option which was the Carrick Vinyard.
You'll see by the photos how popular this place is and what a beautiful setting and I'm pleased to report the coffee and cheese scone were worth waiting for. 😋After a stop at the Cromwell laundromat we came home for a coffee and a refreshing swim. Yep I have photos to prove it 😨 🙂 Driver has his chef cap on again tonight and has agreed to set up the BBQ and do sausages for 4. 👏Meer informatie
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ReizigerIt was an excellent ride together creating memories , Sharon
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ReizigerWow what beautiful photos!!! Nice work on the selfie stick today!! Sounds like a fantastic day together, although what a shame about the bacon butties xx
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ReizigerSelfie stick was on the tripod so even better skill upgrade🤗
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Dag 44
zondag 24 maart 2024 om 15:19
☁️ 18 °C
Hoogte: 201 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Cromwell -45.029111, 169.20404245°1’45” S 169°12’15” E
DAY FOURTY ONE
24 maart 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Quiet day. Rode to Historic Cromwell for coffee this morning 40mins each way. Long weekend for folk around these parts, and a monthly market, so as we expected it was very busy. Sun shinning so an enjoyable ride. More tomorrow.Meer informatie
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ReizigerYou had a beautiful day for the ride 😊, sharon
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ReizigerDid you pop into the market?
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ReizigerNo Didn't have a shopping ba
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Dag 45
maandag 25 maart 2024 om 14:34
🌬 16 °C
Hoogte: 207 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Cromwell -45.037022, 169.19621445°2’13” S 169°11’46” E
DAY FOURTY TWO
25 maart 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
We were expecting a wet day today and so we didnt plan an activity, but the sun has come out as a nice suprise. Unfortunately it has brought strong gusty winds which spoil the sun and are a pain 💨
Just one small period of excitement when the smoke alarm went off this morning prompting a visit from both sets of neighbours. 🙀Visitors for morning coffee called for my famous cheese scones. Unfortunately last time the oven was used, something apparently fell onto the gas jet in the oven un noticed causing some smoke. No damage done and scones were pretty acceptable.. This afternoon a trip to Cromwell laundromat and Supermarket completed the day's activities. Oh and we moved our motorhome to a space that became available next to the Wrights, so that's very nice. Sharon's Master Chef for tonight's dinner. Great to have a break from meal planning. My turn on a couple of days to try and out do her. 🤔Meer informatie
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ReizigerThe scones were very nice indeed 😋
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Dag 46
dinsdag 26 maart 2024 om 16:18
🌬 13 °C
Hoogte: 181 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Five Mile Creek -44.987462, 169.23226344°59’15” S 169°13’56” E
DAY FOURTY THREE
26 maart 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
A trip to Wanaka was the highlight of the day. On the way we stopped at Luggate to check out the Miller's sections and to suss out our Friday over night park. It's nice and close to the airport ready for an early arrival at the gate on opening for the airshow Saturday. Wanaka was packed with tourists which is really good for the town. I hope they're all spending up large. 🤑There are a lot of changes both roading and building development since our last visit which was interest to see.. We parked at Eely Point and rode to Waterfall Creek (Leah) stopping of course at Edgewater Hotel for coffee and scones. ☕️ It was a nice ride with awesome company (gotta say that) but boy was it blowing a gale along the town side of the lake. Driving into town we got quite a suprise to see snow on the mountains. No wonder that wind was so icey 🧊 I couldn't resist a photo with sis at the famous 'Wanaka Tree'. I've seen a few 'Lilliput tiny Libraries', but this is the first 'dog stick library'. Notice how low the level of the lake is. (Last pic)Meer informatie
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ReizigerJames and I camped at the luggate cricket ground and walked to the air show each day. The nights were bitterly cold, but the days were scorchers.
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ReizigerDon't think I'd like to be in a tent I must say.
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ReizigerCan’t wait to be there with you!!! Hope the cold wind subsides a bit before Thursday. I don’t do cold 😉😉
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ReizigerGosh the lake is low!!!!
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Dag 47
woensdag 27 maart 2024 om 16:53
⛅ 10 °C
Hoogte: 181 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Five Mile Creek -44.98749, 169.2323644°59’15” S 169°13’56” E
DAY FOURTY FOUR
27 maart 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
The photo shows the highlight of the day 😋
Steaks bought at a butcher shop in Wanaka cooked to perfection 🥩
We woke to rain and cold temperature so a very nothing day. Though the sun did chase the clouds away eventually and we are hoping for a brighter day and some activity tomorrow 🫰Meer informatie
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ReizigerLooks good Roger. A pity the smell did not waft our way 😕
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ReizigerSteak and smile!!!!
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ReizigerSteaks tend to do that.👍
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Dag 48
donderdag 28 maart 2024 om 13:29
☁️ 9 °C
Hoogte: 204 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Kawarau River -45.042099, 169.19797345°2’32” S 169°11’53” E
DAY FOURTY FIVE
28 maart 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Another cold wet miserable morning to wake up to ☹️ Hot scones made by sis for morning tea cheered us up though ☕️ A trip to Cromwell to top up the pantry revealed these snow capped hills not visible from camp ☃️Decided to treat ourselves to a Thai Curry for lunch. The restaurant had been highly praised by the Wrights. We weren't disappointed. 😋 Our turn to host dinner tonight so 'Driver/Leader/Chef' will be busy manning the bbq again cooking the fillings for our burgers. 🍔 folliwed by a trumpet icecream.🍦 That should satisfy everyone.🤞Meer informatie
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ReizigerThe proof of the pudding is in the eating. Let the competition continue 🤣
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ReizigerWe have arrived to the same view of snow capped peaks and it is so so cold 🥶
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ReizigerPretty though eh.
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Dag 49
vrijdag 29 maart 2024 om 20:35
⛅ 10 °C
Hoogte: 16 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Heathcote River -43.552813, 172.58569143°33’10” S 172°35’8” E
DAY FOUTY SIX
29 maart 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
A much milder day today with no wind. After a hot cross bun for morning tea we set off for Cromwell where we met Sharon and Grant prior to doing a 9km easy lakeside ride to Carrick Vineyard for lunch. We were so taken with this place when we stopped there for coffee last week that we just had to go back and sample their pizza. You can see by the photo it was pretty good.
We weren't the only ones with this idea. There were lots of riders and families who had arrived by car doing the same thing. The setting is so gorgeous it really draws you back. So now we are parked up opposite the airfield and eagerly awaiting the show tomorrow and also to having the Mahoneys company. After arriving here this afternoon there were quite a few fly overs by a few of the aircraft so we feel the show has already begun. The developer of the new subdivision where Leah and Joe have a couple of sections has very kindly allowed us to park on his paddock facing the road and airport. We will leave our motorhomes here tomorrow and walk about 10mins to the entrance gate. Very convenient.Meer informatie
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Dag 50
zaterdag 30 maart 2024 om 19:53
⛅ 12 °C
Hoogte: 16 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Heathcote River -43.552813, 172.58569143°33’10” S 172°35’8” E
DAY FOURTY SEVEN
30 maart 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Today was very much about Warbirds over Wanaka and Grants 70th and what a day it was too. We were woken about 6am by traffic and voices. By 6.30, I had had enough and got up to see what was going on. My word did I get a shock on looking out the window to see a huge streem of cars going very slowly passed
The gates didn't open till 7.30 for a 10am show so I was rather suprised to see so much traffic so early. My curiosity satisfied I went back to my nice warm bed to wait for the alarm to go off at 7.15. As it happened I couldn't settle so by 7am we were both up and having breakfast. Crazy! Just around 8am it was decided Driver and I would walk over and set up a good viewing spot since we were ready. So that's what we did. Warm jacket, gloves and wooly hat were needed for that hour of the morning but it wasn't long before the layers were being peeled off. It turned out to be a cracker of a day perfect for an air show. So cool having the Mahoneys company and to share the excitement of which there was plenty. And "yes" we'll be back.
Random photos. Plenty of food stands and variety of food. Not enough coffee trucks. Relaxing by our motorhome after a big day. Sharon and I have been discussing the fascinating cloud formations down here and another gorgeous sunset.Meer informatie
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ReizigerGreat photos Mum! What an incredible day. We will also be back ☺️
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ReizigerWhat a great day! Show & weather!
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ReizigerWhat an awesome day we had sharing with you both and Rachel and the family. Sharon
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Dag 51
zondag 31 maart 2024 om 17:40
☀️ 17 °C
Hoogte: 147 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Alexandra -45.246388, 169.38607845°14’47” S 169°23’10” E
DAY FOURTY EIGHT
31 maart 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
This morning we said a very sad goodbye to Sharon and Grant and after a laundry stop in Cromwell drove through to Alexander where we plan to stay for 3 nights. Today I realised I didnt tell you anything about the air show programme yesterday so here goes. It was full on non stop entertainment from 10 till 4. But we got a bit extra with planes flying over our camp site till early evening. There were exciting American jets breaking the sound barrier. They can fly to Christchurch in 6 mins. A group of paratroopers trailing coloured smoke,
Lots of heart stopping aerobatics with smoke, a line up of helicopters did a choreographed display showing how flexible they are, a glider even did a loop leaving a trail of smoke and there was a mock battle with big guns and explosions. The commentary was really interesting with nice clear sound. Excellent entertainment which has us planning a trip to the Wairarapa next year for 'Wings over Wairarapa'.
This afternoon we unloaded the bikes and rode 27km doing a loop which goes along the river into Clyde and then along a trail back to our Motorhome. A pretty ride but quite demanding at times on account of rocky surface blind corners and idiots going fast in the opposite direction. 😬
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ReizigerSounds fantastic! And looks like perfect weather for it
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ReizigerI should say that funny blue and white creature is outside a new curling rink in Alex.
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ReizigerLooks like such beautiful ride x
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Dag 52
maandag 1 april 2024 om 17:12
⛅ 17 °C
Hoogte: 150 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Alexandra -45.242685, 169.37959645°14’34” S 169°22’47” E
DAY FOURTY NINE
1 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A bit of low cloud hung around this morning making the coffee stop a bit chilly for the Ozzie ladies we were talking to. Didn't bother the driver and I too much. We were just happy to find a cafe open. The first we tried was full with a que and several others were closed. This afternoon we unhitched the bikes and tackled the Roxborough Gorge 22km return cycle trail. This is a spectacular ride following the Clutha River. The start of the ride passes through a forest of poplars then enters the narrow gorge. The ride takes you between soaring cliffs of schist rock up to 350m high. It's a fascinating ride with remnants of the gold rush clearly visible including wee shelters cut into the rock. There's quite a lot of zig zagging and hill climbs 🥵 and you have to take great care watching out for incoming traffic on the many blind corners. 🫣 Only one point I wanted to turn back as we had to dismount and walk a very narrow track with a sheer drop straight down to the river. 😟 Anyway I did enjoy the ride and certainly the scenery and returned back to the motorhome safe and sound. 🥳 And by the time we returned the sun was shin🌞 Enjoy my photos and the video taken for a bit of fun.Meer informatie
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ReizigerBeautiful photos! You’re so fit & active you put us to shame 🫣
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ReizigerWe love Central Otago and thank you for introducing us. Will be sorry to leave in a couple of days. Buy an ebike we're not as fit as it sounds 😊
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ReizigerSorry I omitted to say the ride starts in Alexander.
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Dag 53
dinsdag 2 april 2024 om 16:32
☀️ 16 °C
Hoogte: 183 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Jacksons Creek -45.14428, 169.3133245°8’39” S 169°18’48” E
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CRIKEY DAY FIFTY
2 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
A day of two halves. After in house coffee we set off to explore the conservation area of Flat Top Hill and the Butcher Dam and reservoir lake. Its about 8km south of Alex. We have passed it many times and noticing how popular it is, I have been intrigued. It is a very dramatic rocky landscape where gold mining took place and then a dam built and reservoir/lake formed to feed water into Alex. The water is now used for irrigation. A point of interest is that a hotel is under the lake and when the water level gets low the chimneys can be seen. Actually as you will see in the photos the water level is pretty low now. There are several walking tracks of various lengths among the sculptural schist rock. I love the diversity of the rocky shapes and its such a contrast to the beautiful lush green countryside of Southland or the gorgeous native bush, waterfalls and bird life of the Catlins area that we have enjoyed. The track we took was about an hour and a bit in length including lots of stopping and a short diversion to climb to a high point for a long range view of Alexander. After the walk we found a spot to park by the lake and took a break to eat lunch and rest before tackling the next adventure. It has been a fantastic day weather wise and we feel very spoilt. Part two to come. BTW Driver is wearing so many hats now that I will revert to calling him by name. 😊Meer informatie
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ReizigerObviously, he is very versatile 😳
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ReizigerOh, that will be on our To Do List for 2026 😊. Sharon
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ReizigerWorth it
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Dag 53
dinsdag 2 april 2024 om 19:07
☀️ 15 °C
Hoogte: 183 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Jacksons Creek -45.14428, 169.3133245°8’39” S 169°18’48” E
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2 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
So in the afternoon we explored the Bridge Hill area of Alexander
We have never been up on the hill before and didn't realise what a large housing area it is.
I am fascinated in the way houses incorporate the natural rock into their landscape or even the build of their homes. We meandered around two small lakes and through a lovely reserve containing dozens of trees collected from around the world by the couple who established the park. We enjoyed our gentle wander through these quiet peaceful areas.
I spotted another Lilliput Library. These are popping up all over, but I can't always photograph.
We are now enjoying our 5th night in a row of freedom camping. This time beside Lake Dunstan just outside of Clyde. The sun was still very warm when we arrived that the lake proved tempting enough for a QUICK dip. Probably be the last for the season. It wasn't exactly warm.🥶 Tomorrow we start heading north. First stop Lake Ohau or TekapoMeer informatie
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ReizigerGreat pictures Linda! You have a great eye 👁 for them.
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ReizigerYou sure have had a fun day, sharon
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ReizigerSuch a contrast of colours from the first half of your day! So so beautiful x
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Dag 54
woensdag 3 april 2024 om 17:50
☁️ 15 °C
Hoogte: 726 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Cowans Hill -44.005975, 170.47942444°0’22” S 170°28’46” E
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DAY FIFTY ONE
3 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Did I mention that our neighbors last night were from Gulf Harbour? We have met a lot of people from 'home'. Today we drove from Clyde to Lake Tekapo where we are staying in a 'Wings' camp for a couple of nights. First a coffee stop at Tarras, where a helicopter made me smile by coming down to land on the small patch of grass right beside the road. That's called 'dropping in' for coffee. Then it was on to Lake Ohau where we checked out the fire damage before parking up for lunch. Next was a very nice easy relaxing ride meandering part way along the end of the lake. It was pretty cold starting off but by the time we returned an hour and a half later the sun was shinning. Unfortunately though the wind had arrived causing the lovley calm lake to become a surf beach. It was good to have a less challenging ride than the last couple we have done
Now looking at the very low lake level of Tekapo. Seems there hasn't been enough snow melt to fill it. Hope for a good cold winter this year to refill it
Photo 2 is a Pou standing guard over the lake.
6. This Troll gave me a fright.
7. First view of Mt cook
8. From our motorhome nowMeer informatie
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Reiziger Who was the bunny in the grass
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ReizigerYou mean the troll 🧌 ?
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ReizigerYou sure had a multi all sorts type of day. Well done, sharon
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Dag 55
donderdag 4 april 2024 om 11:33
☁️ 12 °C
Hoogte: 120 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Ealing -44.045412, 171.41433444°2’43” S 171°24’52” E
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4 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A stunning 21 degrees in Tekapo this morning. We walked into the village, (on a path that winds around the lake from our camp site) for coffee and excersice. The place was heaving with tourists. As I've said before I am so pleased for our tourist towns that the visitors are back!!!! Thought about doing a ride this afternoon but after a decent walk this morning, we decided to pack up and move on to our present park in Ealing just south of Ashburton. Unfortunatley we are not sitting outside in the sunshine as it is a wet 11 degrees
Tomorrow we will head over the Arthur's Pass.
Photos 4 and 5 show how low the lake is. Note the line of Willows.
6 a clever reflective photo 7 & 8 for fun.Meer informatie
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ReizigerThat's a great reflection photo, glad your keeping safe on your trip. Tomorrow will be another amazing day as you should have blue skies, Sharon
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Dag 56
vrijdag 5 april 2024 om 16:53
☁️ 12 °C
Hoogte: 625 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Ritchies Bay -43.099146, 171.77545543°5’57” S 171°46’32” E
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5 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Two parts to the day again today. Rocks and Caves. First we had to get to the rocks. Left our spot in Ealing in cold foggy mist and headed towards Porters Pass stopping at Shefield for a couple of their famous pies, then Springfield for a photo of the donut. Spotted the old engine thing chugging along heading to Ashburton for the Wheat and Wheels festival. By the time we got to Kura Tawhiti conservation area the sun was shining and we were able to join the throng of tourists walking among the rock formation. Schist Rock in Alexander and lime stone here. Sorry if you get bored with all the rock photos but it is a very cool place. 🥱 If you zoom in photo 5 you'll see a line of people making their way up the path and if you zoom photo 12 you'll see the car park WAY down there 😁Meer informatie
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ReizigerLove the pies 🥧. What were the flavours?
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ReizigerLooks a great place to explore, maybe we will next trip
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ReizigerYou didn't stop????? Pies were Venison (him) and chicken bacon mushroom😋
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ReizigerI had it planned, but I didn't give my driver enough time to stop, so on we drove ☹️
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Dag 56
vrijdag 5 april 2024 om 19:01
☁️ 9 °C
Hoogte: 614 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Ribbonwood Stream -43.093883, 171.77975243°5’38” S 171°46’47” E
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5 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
From Kura Tawhiti we drove about 6km up the road to Cave Stream. (Not Cave Creek) An almost 600mtr long Cave with an underground stream going through it. It takes about an hour to walk/crawl through if you don't mind wet dark spaces and are brave enough. When we arrived, a large group of college kids were walking up the path having just come out of the Cave. Would love to have been at the exit point when they emerged. The video is the recommended exit and Roger said there is a heavy chain in the wall to help climb out. From there we continued up Porters Pass a little way to Lake Pearson Doc camping spot where we sat in the sun and relaxed till the temperature started to cool down and it was time to think about dinner. Just a scratchy meal tonight so we thought we'd have a treat Also from Shefields 'world famous' pie shop😋Meer informatie
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ReizigerYum yum 😂
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ReizigerWe were going to visit the cave but didn't see the turn off. Maybe next trip.
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ReizigerGood reson to return. Next time with bikes.
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Dag 57
zaterdag 6 april 2024 om 12:19
☀️ 14 °C
Hoogte: 8 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Hokitika Aerodrome -42.718927, 170.96522542°43’8” S 170°57’55” E
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DAY FIFTY FOUR
6 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We moved on from Lake Pearson up and over Arthur's Pass to Hokitika stopping at Arthur's Pass village for a walk around. We haven't stopped here previously and were suprised at the many photo opportunities 😁. Lots of people there gearing up to hike the trails. Heaps of notices around about the Kea. Wee church with a great waterfall view from the main window. No nead for stained glass. Natural beauty instead. The boot on the memorial was cast from an actual boot from one of the dead climbers. Lots of abandoned tramping huts in town. A cute Post Office. Stopped at Arthurs Pass summit lookout and were thrilled to see 5 cheeky Kea smiling for cameras. I enjoyed the drive over the 2 passes. Very different landscapes but both very picturesque. Now set up at Wings Hokitika. It's a very nice coastal site. Lovley, calm day today and same tomorrow would suit us fine.Meer informatie
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ReizigerWhat a great day you have had and catching the colours of the under side of the Keas wing, well done, Sharon
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ReizigerYeh I was pretty stoked. Didn't realise till I checked my photos on arriving here.
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ReizigerThat waterfall pool is so clear and crisp looking. Really pretty.
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Dag 58
zondag 7 april 2024 om 13:09
☀️ 16 °C
Hoogte: 9 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Pine Creek -42.728632, 170.95939142°43’43” S 170°57’34” E
DAY FIFTY FIVE
7 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Woke to a perfect cycling day so decided to head to Treetops Cafe for lunch. But first a lie in, cause it was 'clocks back' morning, then a lovingly cooked breakfast.
We have been to Tree Tops previously and done the tree tops walk so it was just a food visit this time. What a gorgeous ride we had. Mostly through beautiful bush with bird song for company. We have really been spoilt with the weather on this trip and hope the rain stays away bit longer. Tomorrow off to Reefton for 1 night via the laundromat in Greymouth to do a mountain of washing..🙃
1. There is soo much driftwood on the beach that they have a competition each year for driftwood sculptures. Some remain along the foreshore.
4. This boat was shipwrecked many many years ago.
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ReizigerThings always look and feel good in the sunshine. Well done on another great ride. Sharon
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ReizigerI’m all caught up! You’re having a great time, very lucky with the weather
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ReizigerWell done Leah.👏
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Dag 59
maandag 8 april 2024 om 16:14
☀️ 17 °C
Hoogte: 189 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Deadman Creek -42.119894, 171.86268142°7’12” S 171°51’46” E
DAY FIFTY SIX
8 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Hokitika to Reefton via Blackball. Not much to report today except we have decided next time we're down to revisit Blackball. This time it was just a drive through, next time a stopover. A fascinating place with lots of coal mining history. Also famous for salami which we bought and sausages which we didn't. Farrow and New World stock their products. It was good to see the town has some sprucing up activity happening with a lovely new kids play ground toilets and picnic area and a mining monument was being installed when we drove past. The Paparoa Great Walks Track starts or finishes here so I think that has helped lift the town. We discovered there are several short hikes that can be done from town also. Some of you will recognize the couple I bumped into while waiting for the loo. You can't hide in NZ. 🫣 another night water side freedom camping. This time by a river.Meer informatie
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ReizigerBlackball is interesting, in a previous visit we did some short walks and lunch at the hotel. Enjoy a quiet night FC, sharon
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ReizigerDid you recognize the couple eating icecreams?
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ReizigerI thought they may look familiar but I don't think I know them. Did we see them at Lowburn?
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ReizigerDavid and Glenys Watt
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ReizigerBlimey, I woildnt have recognised them. On zooming in, yes, I do see David in that face. Its been years
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Dag 60
dinsdag 9 april 2024 om 11:03
☁️ 15 °C
Hoogte: 185 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Deadman Creek -42.120841, 171.86254242°7’15” S 171°51’45” E
DAY FIFTY SEVEN.
9 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Reefton to Maruia Springs today. A walk along Reeftons Main Street. (only street really) I love Reefton and the fact they have smartened up the town and made something of its heritage. It's very cool.
1. The scone was a bit doughy but check out the cutlery. 2. signage made me smile. 3. We've seen so many towns with the pies claiming 'best pies' competition fame but I love this one, just pure and simple the 'better' pie. 9. Zoom in to see the beautiful gold lettering on this lamp.Meer informatie
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ReizigerScone was definitely not up to your quality standard then. 😢
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ReizigerYes, Reefton is a great little town, we have heard it is about to get alot more people living there as they are going to be gold mining those hills.
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ReizigerThat's where the National rally was a few weeks ago. Looks like you are dodging the rain
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ReizigerYep we knew about the rally. Met lots of people at Cromwell who had Been to it then come across for the airshow
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Dag 61
woensdag 10 april 2024 om 16:32
☁️ 18 °C
Hoogte: 154 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Matakitaki River -41.799238, 172.32606841°47’57” S 172°19’34” E
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DAY FIFTY EIGHT
10 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Maruia Springs to Murchison. We enjoyed Maruia Springs. What a great idea of Roger's to give ourselves an overnight treat. A camp site, gourmet 3 course dinner for 2, flash breakfast for 2, unlimited use of pools and saunas and nice hot long showers. It was great except for the misty rain which prevented us from walking the nearby tracks. I do want you to notice the beautiful net curtain at the door of the Motorhome in photo 4. On the way to Murchison we stopped at these falls. Not much happening here except I was hoping to go to the Buller Gorge which is close by, as there is an adventure park with walks zip line swing bridge jet boat rides gold panning etc. But due to the weather I think that will be going g on the list for next time. On our walk through town today we saw and heard several Kea. One of them was on a car having a peck at the wipers. Naughty boyMeer informatie
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ReizigerI saw the net curtain, that's to keep the sandflies out. The Spring visit sounds amazing. Sharon
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ReizigerIst time I've seen sheers in a motorhome. Just had to share
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ReizigerWe stopped at the Buller Gorge to let traffic past then noticed the sign over the road. We did the zip line and short walk.
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ReizigerI remember your photos which is why it was on our list. Oh well, next time👍
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Reiziger Ooh that looks so nice!!!
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Dag 62
donderdag 11 april 2024 om 13:41
🌧 18 °C
Hoogte: 8 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Motueka Aerodrome -41.125966, 173.01373841°7’33” S 173°0’49” E
DAY FIFTY NINE
11 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Murchison to Motueka where we are waiting out the rain 🌧☔️ so we can ride 🚲 🚲 Seems it could take a few days. That'll test the effectiveness of our solar system .🤔 no travel news or photos today but a bit of Gossip instead. A chap we got talking to in Maruia was telling us that the Doctor thought poor old John Travolta had Covid. 🤒 Turned out it was just Saturday Night Fever 🤣😂 I know, a terrible 'Dad Joke'.Meer informatie
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ReizigerSick, sick, sick 😫
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ReizigerLove the joke sis, 😂 Sharon
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ReizigerI'm bored 😴
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ReizigerTomorrow if the weather is like today, I will be bored too 😂. I've finished planning for 2025 trip😂
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Dag 63
vrijdag 12 april 2024 om 14:57
🌧 17 °C
Hoogte: 6 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Motueka Aerodrome -41.125994, 173.01377641°7’34” S 173°0’50” E
DAY SIXTY.
12 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
60 days, gosh that sounds a significant milestone!!!!
Rained hard last night and we had stong winds rocking our abode a bit but nothing to be frightened of. Woke this morning to grey skies but at least dry. Roger announced rain was coming at 1pm (according to his trusty forcaster) so after nice hot scone and coffee it was decided a walk was in order. Behind camp there is a nice pathway leading into town. Roger needed Mitre 10 and I needed a chemist and we were both keen to visit a bike shop. Got home just as the rain was starting again. Well timed.👏 A ride is planned for tomorrow as there is a good trail passing our gate.Meer informatie
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ReizigerThose scones look fantastic!! 😋
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ReizigerScones look good and to get back on the bike would be great for you guys and us. Let's hope we do get some sun tomorrow.
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ReizigerAmazing scones! 60 days already!! x
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Dag 64
zaterdag 13 april 2024 om 11:14
🌧 13 °C
Hoogte: 8 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Motueka Aerodrome -41.125968, 173.01374641°7’33” S 173°0’49” E
DAY SIXTY ONE
13 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Another house bound, wet day in Motueka and sooo much to do 🌧☔️😠 The Burgers we made for dinner being the highlight of the day. 🍔 Expecting better weather tomorrow 🤞
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ReizigerThat looks one mean burger, sharon
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ReizigerThat’s an amazing looking burger. Hope the sun comes out for tomorrow xx
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Dag 65
zondag 14 april 2024 om 13:36
☁️ 15 °C
Hoogte: 6 m
Nieuw-Zeeland Motueka Aerodrome -41.126006, 173.01381341°7’34” S 173°0’50” E
DAY SIXTY TWO
14 april 2024, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Yahhhh woke to a dry morning and the sun trying to shine. Contrary to Roger's trusty weather forecast it hasn't rained yet. Took the bikes of the rack and did a very nice ride to Riwaka. 20km return so a short one because we are trying to save the batteries for a long ride tomorrow. Most of the trail followed the very pretty estuary where this shipwreck lies.. lots of people out walking and stretching their legs after being house bound for a few days. Hope you will notice that the half price car is actually half a car. Suited my sense of humour so deserved a photo. We are in a 'Wings' camp and behind us is a very nice inner estuary/lake with lots of walking paths around it which we explored this afternoon. Actually if you like walking or cycling I recommend staying here. The pantry is bare and no shopping till Monday so its take away night tonight and no dishes. 🥳Meer informatie
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ReizigerSo pleased you had a better day! Hope the sun shines for you tomorrow x
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