Lake Matheson
18. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
There is a way nature speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to listen to the story.
I read 101 things every Kiwi should do, Lake Matheson was on the West coastLue lisää
Gillespies Beach Campsite
18. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Our campsite tonight, Gillespie's beach, is close to Fox Glacier, its completely bizarre to stand on the pebble beach and see snowcapped mountains. The beach seems endless. It is also operated by aLue lisää
Glacier hopping
19. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We started today at 5:30 am in the attempt to go to lake Matheson again in the hope that the sky's would be clear and that we would see the reflection of the snowcapped mountains on the lake, yesLue lisää
Franz Josef
19. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Our initial plan was to walk the route after our heli-hike, but the mist over the mountains decided otherwise. We got to the trial super early and luckily beat the Chinese tour bus. It was a beautifulLue lisää
Heli hike op Fox Glacier
19. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Ek skryf die oudjie in afrikaans want ek kan eenvoudig nie so liries raak in engels nie.
Na die aanvanklike teleurstelling dat ons groep gekanseleer was as gevolg van die weer, was ons gelukkigLue lisää
Fox Glacier
19. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
One of those defining moments in life... where I want to hang in for a little longer. I am so happy to be so close to the grandeur of nature.
"How great is thou art🎼"
{Issy}
Fox Gletser Lol
19. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Wat is nog 'n uur roundtrip hike? Ek sê let's do it! Pretty much my en Roedolf se gesprek. Die stappie is korter maar baie mooi met 'n diep valley met NOG watervalle (ons raak blasé) en riviertjieLue lisää
Cape Foulwind
20. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
The most delicious fried calamari I have ever had at the Beach Hut, a beautiful setting. It was served with salted popcorn in the salad which was quite random.
We walked to the seal colony, only forLue lisää
Rest Area Owen Junction
20. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We arrived at the camp area which is more like a picnic spot next to the state highway. As We already had a long day, we wanted an early night so we settled on camping there. The site itself was aLue lisää
Punakaiki Beach Camp
20. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
After a funfilled day of Glaciers we arrived at this site just after 10 pm, it was already dark and we couldn't appreciate that our site was basically 5 meters from the beach, although we could hearLue lisää
Pancake rocks
20. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The blow hole of the pancake rocks are only blowing at hight tide, which was unfortunately at 4am, however if your lucky and the sea is rough it still blows up to 3 hours after high tide.
So we hadLue lisää
Beachwalk Punakaiki
20. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Probably the most extreme South Island weather we experienced, torrential rain to be followed by beautiful clear skies only to run back to save our laundry.
We went for a walk on the long stretchedLue lisää
Coffee fix
21. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
I love tiny little coffee spots, who just have all the detail and french flair figured out. Oh and FAST free wifi is a big Bonus ( the Americans rubbed off on me).
I wish I could try everything, youLue lisää
Totaranui Camping Ground
21. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
This site was recommended to us by the owner of the camp site in Panukiaki as this site is one that kiwis mostly use if they go camping.
She neglected to mention the 80km of winding pass roadsLue lisää
Abel Tasman Day 1
21. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Conclusion - I am a sunbaby- born in summer - barefoot - being outside - that's how I love to roll.
Biggest fear being cold
Second biggest fear being VERY cold
Ok for real my biggest fear is beingLue lisää
The Barn
22. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
According to Isabel this is the best site we have been to so far. She was extremely impressed by the fact that they had a herb garden which was free to pick from and use. She picked origanum and usedLue lisää
Abel Tasman Day 2
22. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Fueled up and hiked out from Totaranui, we turned around at Waiharakeke Bay just short of the overnight hut at Awaroa. We did not want to mess around with tidal crossings.The route is part of the AbelLue lisää
Running the Abel Tasman track
23. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Running part of the first day of the Abel Tasman track cause according to Isabel walking takes too much time and its now getting boring.
We wanted to see this side to at least experience 2 days ofLue lisää
Wednesday winetrial
23. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We drove to Nelson via the wine region of upper Moutere and the Hills from Marahau, the bottom side of Abel Tasman.
First stop is Neudorf Vineyards. The winery is hidden in a beautiful setting. TheLue lisää
Aussie bay campsite
23. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Aussie bay, recommended by a kiwi lady, at the last wine tasting was a bit of a longer drive than I anticipated after a couple of wines earlier today, but it was a very scenic drive. The scenery wasLue lisää
Killing time in Picton
24. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Our ferry from the South island was delayed because of the earthquake damage. We arrived pretty early in any case, as our campsite was a close drive to Picton. We explored our options from the theLue lisää
Picton to Wellington Ferry
24. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
The trip on the ferry ⛴ was an experience to say the least.
It started off with a delay of 2 hours then a 30 plus minute wait to drive on the ferry after check in. Just before we started boardingLue lisää
Wellington @night
24. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
As we approached the North Island, Wellington with its high-rise buildings and busy port immediately strike as the complete contrast of Picton in the South, you can sense the hustle and bustle. WhenLue lisää
Motorhome Park
24. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Nothing fancy about this site. It was about an hours drive from Wellington which is not to bad and its free.
Public toilet across the road which came in handy and free wifi from the public libraryLue lisää
Road to Napier
25. marraskuuta 2016, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Over 3 hours drive from our last campsite to Napier where we plan to stay the night. The weather was miserable and not much to see and do on the road, so we stopped for a long awaited KFC lunch.
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