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- Dzień 1
- wtorek, 27 sierpnia 2024 12:24
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Wysokość: 50 m
AngliaNorth Baddesley50°58’43” N 1°26’29” W
Heathrow, start of our journey
27 sierpnia 2024, Anglia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
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- Dzień 1
- wtorek, 27 sierpnia 2024 22:10
- 🌙 22 °C
- Wysokość: 111 m
NiemcyFrankfurt Airport50°2’53” N 8°33’51” E
LHR to Frankfurt
27 sierpnia 2024, Niemcy ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Pretty uneventful, first on the plane was a first but as only an hour flight, with a cold meat salad and coffee served we had soon arrived in Germany. We went to the lounge to wait for the next Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 3
- czwartek, 29 sierpnia 2024 11:05
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Wysokość: 81 m
AustraliaFred Hollows Reserve33°54’40” S 151°14’42” E
Arrived at last, Sydney 5.10 am
29 sierpnia 2024, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Great welcome from Ben & Jacqui, ballon and cakes. Not so good from Qantas even being
Priority first class with 2 foot priory tags on all our bags, they left one behind in Singapore. All my Australia Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikTake a few days getting yourself back to some normality xx Have a great sleep tonight 😴 Lots of love ❤️ Xx
PodróżnikI had a delayed bag from Qantas Julie a few years ago when l arrived in NZ. Delivered next day to Amy’s so 🤞Sleep well 😀xx
Good morning from here in Winchester ❤️ what a lovely welcome well done Ben and Jacqui xx have the best time xx [Vickie]
PodróżnikIt was a lovely welcome, we took the dogs on two walks in the local parks. We saw big orange bats as big as cats hanging in the trees. Big carp coming up for air in the lakes, came home and Ben cooked us an evening meal, it was lovely. We finally gave in and went to bed at 9pm.
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- Dzień 5
- sobota, 31 sierpnia 2024 15:25
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Wysokość: 71 m
- AustraliaFred Hollows Reserve33°54’40” S 151°14’41” E
Day 3 in Oz
31 sierpnia 2024, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Lovely walk along the Bronte Beach, 10k steps all round the top beach path, through the cemetery, and then had breakfast before retracing our steps back to the car. We're back home now watching an NRL Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 6
- niedziela, 1 września 2024 08:45
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Wysokość: 81 m
- AustraliaFred Hollows Reserve33°54’40” S 151°14’42” E
Day 4 - The Blue Mountains
1 września 2024, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We set off early as it's about a 2 hour drive to the Blue Mountains in Katoomba from Randwick, where Ben lives. Breathtakingly beautiful, along with fun, sky train, steepest mountain train in the Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 9
- środa, 4 września 2024 10:49
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Wysokość: 81 m
- AustraliaFred Hollows Reserve33°54’40” S 151°14’42” E
Day 6 - Adventures in Sydney on the tram
4 września 2024, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Jacqui dropped us off at the team stop down the road from their place and within minutes we were on our was to Sydney, Circular Quay on our adventures. Looking at the Opera House and Bridge again, Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 10
- czwartek, 5 września 2024 11:21
- 🌬 22 °C
- Wysokość: 104 m
- AustraliaHunter valley32°46’28” S 151°17’49” E
Hunter Valley- Kalamatra Retreat Villa
5 września 2024, Australia ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
We set off at 9.30 am, dropped Bobby the dog off at Jacqui's friends for the weekend, and headed to the beach cafe for lunch. Wow, what a place, great food, great wines & great views. With an hour & Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 11
- piątek, 6 września 2024 09:54
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Wysokość: 94 m
- AustraliaGreater Cessnock Municipality32°44’23” S 151°14’13” E
Pokolbin, aqua golf, BBQ & wine tasting
6 września 2024, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Well, with the disappointment of not being able to go on the baloon flight, we did decide to stay local. We went to the local pokolbin centre, I toured the shops and the others did pitch and put and Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikSounds like fun, hope there wasn't any sore losers? Yummy food and a nice tipple, always a good night 🙃🍾🥂Xx 💕
PodróżnikSounds perfect. Balloon trip on your next visit 😂😂😂 we played monopoly deal that's a good game too xx
PodróżnikWhat fun and I’m a sure a good few laughs and bragging rights.🤭xx
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- Dzień 12
- sobota, 7 września 2024 09:50
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Wysokość: 71 m
- AustraliaFred Hollows Reserve33°54’40” S 151°14’41” E
Homeward bound- leaving Pokolbin
7 września 2024, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Sad day our long weekend with Ben & Jacqui, Callum & Mhari in this beautiful Villa is over. We are heading home. Stopped for a lovely breakfast at Enzo's, said our goodbyes to Callumhari and drove Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikLooks like you've had a great weekend making lots of amazing memories xx ❤️ xx Looking forward to seeing your next adventure around new Zealand. Xx
PodróżnikPlaying Cluedo Lisa was hilarious, Ben did random numbers on his phone and let it pick the teams, CJ & Gdad, a story for another day. But caused us all to laugh so much we nearly wet ourselves. !,
PodróżnikSounds like a great laugh and even better is randomly picked 🤣 xx
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- Dzień 15
- wtorek, 10 września 2024
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Wysokość: 13 m
Nowa ZelandiaRiwaka41°6’13” S 173°0’48” E
New Zealand Days 1 - 3
10 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Well Ben dropped us off at 05.30am and we went straight to drop our bags off. I asked them to make sure they both come with us 🤣 Answer was of course we never lose luggage (Emirates) that was. But Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikEventful and no doubt stressful start to the trip, however wonderful news about the new van! Safe travels on the road, enjoy ❤️ keep us updated if wiki camps comes in handy xx
PodróżnikAll sorted now, deep breaths and moving swiftly on! Glad it's a huge improvement and you're recharged and ready to explore new Zealand Xx Wrap up warm and we're looking forward to seeing and hearing of you're travels Xx Safe travels, love you lots 💗😘 Xx
PodróżnikAll sorted now so was meant to be that you didn't get a clean van otherwise would have missed out on those views. Love to you both onto the next adventure. Xxxx
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- Dzień 18
- piątek, 13 września 2024
- 🌧 12 °C
- Wysokość: 10 m
- Nowa ZelandiaPohara Beach40°49’58” S 172°53’3” E
New Zealand Days 4
13 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Leaving Kaikoura, we headed up to Mouteka on the way we stopped at a seal colony, and we could have stayed for hours watching their antics. They are so many different colours, taking turns to dive Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikWOW what fascinating creatures, sun bathing in the cold and splashing around having so much fun. 🦭 The view from that little cafe looks fabulous, I bet you could have sat there for hours watching the world go by! Buy obviously the excitement of your promised trip awaited you, how many did you try/purchase? Sounds like you enjoyed and it was even better than you imagined Xx
PodróżnikOh Lisa it was, only bought 3 though not quite as expensive as in the UK we can’t bring them home so that’s all we can manage to drink. It exhausting all this getting up early and travelling 4/5 miles up and down a mountain. Looking forward to the flat in a few days time.
PodróżnikI bet you are, but looking at the views and put stops looks like it's worth it 😍Xx
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- Dzień 19
- sobota, 14 września 2024
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Wysokość: 10 m
- Nowa ZelandiaPohara Beach40°49’58” S 172°53’3” E
New Zealand - Day 5
14 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Off to TAKAKI, I think google maps thinks we are mountain goats as we've climbed up and down mountain roads for 3 days now! Depending into Tekaki we find a fabulous cafe called "The Wholemeal Cafe" Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikMountain 🐐 🤣 up and down chomping on cake though rather than grass 😉 What did the sign mean? Perhaps it said take your shoes off before going any further 😂. Did the beach keep you awake with crashy 🌊? Xx
PodróżnikBelieve it or not the waters are sacred, so you’re not allowed to touch the water or worse try to take some home ! 🫣
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- Dzień 20
- niedziela, 15 września 2024
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Wysokość: 5 m
- Nowa ZelandiaCarters Beach41°44’59” S 171°33’22” E
Pohara to Westport NZ
15 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Martin Birthday, we were told not to rush today we can leave when we're ready. But after deciding on going down to Westport next and it being a 5 hour journey, some over mountains again, so we got up Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikYou just wouldn't get bored of that scenery world you. Glad Dad had a lovely birthday 🎂 Xx Mind how how you go X 😘❤️
PodróżnikAbsolutely beautiful, something different to see around every corner! I love Norway for its beauty this is 💯 better! Bit too far to come for a week though! ❤️
PodróżnikJust a tad too far for a week or two. But sure does look breath taking Xx
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- Dzień 21
- poniedziałek, 16 września 2024 16:30
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Wysokość: 159 m
- Nowa ZelandiaTatare Stream43°23’9” S 170°11’9” E
Westport to Franz Josef NZ
16 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Up and on our way at 9.30 am we wanted to get to Punakaiki by 11 as high tide is the best time to see the Pancake Rocks and Blow holes. This we did and boy we were not disappointed, the views and Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 22
- wtorek, 17 września 2024
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Wysokość: 160 m
- Nowa ZelandiaTatare Stream43°23’12” S 170°11’8” E
Franz Joseph, Fox Glaciers
17 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Wow, what a day, I think I've bored you with the video as I wanted to show you all, and they had wifi at the helicopter office. We really couldn't believe the beauty of it all today. A young couple on Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikAh how romantic 😍 Looked a fantastic experience and a memory you'll cherish 😍 xx Just a bit cold ❄️🥶 x
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- Dzień 23
- środa, 18 września 2024
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Wysokość: 355 m
- Nowa ZelandiaWanaka44°42’20” S 169°6’29” E
Franz Josef - Wanaka
18 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
What a difference a day makes, rain, sleet, snow, and very low clouds today. So glad we chose yesterday for the glacier trip. We managed to find all of our points of interest today. We didn't get to Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 24
- czwartek, 19 września 2024 15:25
- ⛅ 6 °C
- Wysokość: 332 m
- Nowa ZelandiaQueenstown45°1’33” S 168°39’36” E
Wanaka - Queenstown NZ
19 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
First stop after leaving Wanaka Camp Site was to see " That Wanaka Tree" at the southern tip of Lake Wanaka, the tree grows alone in the water and is a very popular tourist attraction. Couldn't resist Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 25
- piątek, 20 września 2024
- 🌫 6 °C
- Wysokość: 332 m
- Nowa ZelandiaQueenstown45°1’33” S 168°39’36” E
QUEENSTOWN 2 NIGHT STOPOVER
20 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ 🌫 6 °C
We spent the day in queenstown, had a lay in, and then visited the skyline gondola first before the rush. It was fantastic the view from the top, we did manage a panorama pic, but this doesn't do it Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 26
- sobota, 21 września 2024
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Wysokość: 11 m
- Nowa ZelandiaSouth Head46°39’41” S 169°6’13” E
QUEENSTOWN TO CURIO BAY
21 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Sadly, we woke up to the news that the road to Milford Sound was closed and, due to severe weather conditions, was likely to remain closed for the weekend. We had no option but to cancel our night in Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 27
- niedziela, 22 września 2024
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Wysokość: 7 m
- Nowa ZelandiaHampden Beach45°19’24” S 170°49’25” E
Curio Bay to Dunedin
22 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Found an old railway station in Kingston and enthusiasts were firing up the engine. Privilege to watch, we went on then to Slope Point and here even the trees slope! The most gorgeous empty beach was Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikLooks derelict like some kind of apocalypse has happened, but still get tranquil Xx 💕
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Another amazing picture Julie. Can only imagine the trees being battered by the most horrific winds to have caused them to grow like this. Thankfully not on your visit or you would both be doing a Mary Poppins!🥰
PodróżnikI think we did yesterday, but not then no and your right surreal. Open spaces with no one in sight but us! It has been a great time to visit, we're not sure it would be the same with thousands of tourists at every stop. 😘😎😲
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- Dzień 28
- poniedziałek, 23 września 2024
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Wysokość: 7 m
- Nowa ZelandiaHampden Beach45°19’24” S 170°49’25” E
Dunedin to Moeraki Boulders
23 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Great drive up from Denedin, not that far, considering the length of some of the journeys we've done. Nature is definitely on the agenda today. We headed for Katiki Point Lighthouse and walked along Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikShe was nice and comfy, I wouldn't move either if I was comfy 🤣 Xx looks amazing 😍 Xx
So is this the route you are taking. Fascinating spherical boulders, seals are adorable and so well camouflaged. Shame on you for disturbing her sunbathing. 😊 love Sheila and Ray x [Sheila]
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- Dzień 29
- wtorek, 24 września 2024
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Wysokość: 472 m
- Nowa ZelandiaFraser Creek44°15’6” S 170°5’59” E
Moeraki to Twizel
24 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Nor much happened today. We moved camps but not too far away and went grocery shopping in the way. We stopped for lunch by a dam and were excited to see the ssnow-capped mountains come back into Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 30
- środa, 25 września 2024
- ☁️ 7 °C
- Wysokość: 571 m
- Nowa ZelandiaGlentanner Airport43°54’52” S 170°7’22” E
Twizel to Glentanner (Mount Cook)
25 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Lovely relaxing day, spent in the mountains. We sat out reading in the sun for a while. A couple of other travellers joined us for chat. Had lunch and followed the instructions into our camp for the Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 31
- czwartek, 26 września 2024
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Wysokość: 733 m
- Nowa ZelandiaLake Tekapo Aerodrome43°59’55” S 170°27’41” E
Glentanner to Lake Tekapo
26 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Well yet another disappointment we were due to be at the hermitage hotel at 10.15 in mount cook to go on a glacier experience boat trip but at 9.30 the office rang to say due to adverse weather Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikCrikey, suddenly I am viewing the McCartney's grand tour. Hey, you could have stayed home for torrential rain 🌧
PodróżnikFantastic Bill, well done. Glad you can see some of our tour!! Sun's out this morning, but only 6 degrees. Ducks are quacking outside as we're still on the lake side. Leaving in a couple of hours halfway back to Christchurch for our flight back to Ben's on Monday.
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- Dzień 32
- piątek, 27 września 2024
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Wysokość: 28 m
- Nowa ZelandiaTemuka44°15’2” S 171°16’59” E
Lake Tekapo to Temuka
27 września 2024, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Not far to go again, we went to a local beauty spot and had our coffee, no sunshine this morning, so we didn't sit outside. Great view, we could have looked at all day! Did our research on Temuka and Czytaj więcej