Новая ЗеландияTohetea Stream36°47’35” S 175°42’2” E 8–9 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Travelled from. Whitianga to Otorohanga today via Hamilton. Stopped off on way for coffee in a small town that was hosting the Highland games. Seemed strange seeing people in kilts.
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Новая ЗеландияMarokopa Falls38°15’41” S 174°51’2” E 9–10 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Today we travelled to Rotarua for an overnight stay, but before getting there we visited Marukopa falls and the natural bridge.Rotarua is famous for its sulphur hot water springs and geysers.
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Jeanne here, ohhh, that is a 'big wow' sight, isn't it. Magical view .
Новая ЗеландияRochfort Park39°24’53” S 175°23’24” E 10–12 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Staying two nights in Ohakune in the Tongariro national park. Stopped off at Huka falls and the town of Taupo for coffee. It rained heavily coming over the mountain passes.
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Jeanne here, looks like another fabulous day for you both. Look at the colour of that water... unbelievably clear. Xx
Новая ЗеландияRochfort Crater39°24’3” S 175°24’55” E 11 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Still got a cold and chesty cough, keeping us both awake at night. Still not adjusted to the time difference yet. Been walking in the lush woods not far from the local town and up to a waterfalls. WeЧитать далее
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Ahhh that's interesting, I've heard of these, but never knew what they looked like X Jeanne x
Новая ЗеландияTakakaea Stream39°30’12” S 176°0’9” E
12–14 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Wednesday we travelled to Napier on the east coast. It was destroyed in 1931 by an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the richter scale. The town was rebuilt between 1931 and 1933 in the style of art decoЧитать далее
ПутешественникWe did find a nice cafe just before we got to Napier. I had a beef sausage roll and Lynn had carrot cake. All the cakes were exquisitely decorated.
Новая ЗеландияAhuriri Bluff39°29’23” S 176°54’57” E 13 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today we hired a couple of bikes and followed pre planned tracks out of Napier and into the countryside. It took three hours to do the circuit around a nature reserve and along the coast.
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ПутешественникYou timing was perfect for the vintage festival. When we were there they were just preparing for it, with some amazing vehicles trundling into to the deco town.
Новая ЗеландияVictoria University41°17’36” S 174°46’11” E
14–15 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We travelled to Wellington today around 400km from Napier beautiful route and hot. Took us most of the day. Staying at the Movenpick hotel where on this floor they have guest laundry!!!
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Новая ЗеландияNelson South41°16’54” S 173°16’43” E
15–16 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
6.30am breakfast for Ferry. Amazing crossing stunning views. Picked hire car up. Journey to Nelson through vineyards had incredible scenery all around. We were told weather would be cooler but notЧитать далее
ПутешественникGlad the weather's keeping up for you. 🥵 It's freezing here at 3°. 🥶 It was Ed's Birthday today so we had a string of visitors this morning for a change. Weekends are usually quiet 😂
Новая ЗеландияPelorus Bridge41°17’56” S 173°34’17” E 16 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Arrived at Pelorus bridge had coffee before tramping(hiking) .Then stopped at the river,beautiful and amazing. Then got bitten by sand flies!! Stopped at Havelock for brief snack to inc cream cake !!Читать далее
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Jeanne here, omggg, look how clear that water is, I'd of had to have had a swim x
Новая ЗеландияTakorika41°17’56” S 173°45’2” E 16–19 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Hiking was steep, difficult and hot even through trees to look out point 2000 ft up. It took a while to cool down. The route down was even harder as there was a link track to water falls, but not oneЧитать далее
ПутешественникJust amazing scenery, hmmm, yummy apples and wine too. Love your room, looks so cosy x Jeanne x
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Jeanne here, Omgggggg, that view, all these pictures are heavenly. Stunning.
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Looks fantastic. What a great place to stay. I bet all the hosts are all super friendly? Xx Loving the pics