New ZealandScorching Bay41°17’49” S 174°49’60” E
February 12 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Had a nice breakfast at Rhiannon, Dylan and Bryn's. ( the latter being their retired Greyhound). We then went to Weta Workshops where most of the weapons and actors masks etc were made for the Lord ofRead more
New ZealandMotutere38°53’13” S 175°57’34” E February 13 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A long day of driving to Lake Taupo with great views all the way. We rerouted to Highway 4 because Highway 1 is closed for a few months. The region around the waterfall was a geological mystery to me.Read more
New ZealandWharerarauke38°27’50” S 176°8’41” E
Feb 14–16 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A short walk above lake Taupo and a swim before setting off for the next campsite. Stopped off at Huka Falls on the way. The next stop was very remote and had kayaking, natural hot pools lovely walksRead more
New ZealandHannahs Bay38°7’2” S 176°18’23” E New ZealandPilot Bay37°37’53” S 176°10’39” E
New ZealandCathedral Cove36°49’44” S 175°47’22” E February 19 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We started at Shakespeare's Cliff, looking into Cooks Beach, where he viewed the transit of Mercury across the sun as a means of firmly identifying the longitude at this point. Every day is a schoolRead more
New ZealandHikunui Island37°5’59” S 175°53’9” E February 20 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
A final walk and paddle on Cooks Beach before setting off. (First 2 photos). We walked through a pine forest to Opoutere beach, eating our picnic lunch in the shade of the trees. Rob had a swimRead more
New ZealandWhangamata Harbour37°11’55” S 175°52’19” E
February 21 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
An early start for a walk on the extensive beach at Whangamata. Very wise as the sun soon heated everything up. Its harbour area was very sheltered and the beach has an estuary at both ends. TreeRead more
New ZealandRuakaka35°56’8” S 174°27’44” E
New ZealandKororareka Bay35°15’41” S 174°7’17” E February 23 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Our early start from Uretiti gave us a full day in the Bay of Islands. We visited the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi. A well organised and informative tour. There are so many views and interpretations onRead more
TravelerGlad you enjoyed Weta and Scorching Bay 🥰 thought Dad might be in his element there!
TravelerHe needs a lot of monster masks for some reason. 😂