New ZealandScorching Bay41°17’49” S 174°49’60” E
12 Februari, 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 ofBaca lagi
New ZealandMotutere38°53’13” S 175°57’34” E 13 Februari, 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.Baca lagi
Fabulous rainbow. Glad to hear trip going well and no more mishaps [sue wreathall]
New ZealandWharerarauke38°27’50” S 176°8’41” E
14–16 Feb, 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 walksBaca lagi
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 19 Februari, 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 schoolBaca lagi
PengembaraReminds me of the time Laurie and Rob attached themselves to the sand dunes in Fuerta Ventura. 😂
New ZealandHikunui Island37°5’59” S 175°53’9” E 20 Februari, 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 swimBaca lagi
PengembaraWe booked a campsite at Opoutere for tonight and tomorrow. But cancelled, as Laurie wanted to get up to Bay of Islands instead. So near and yet so far!
New ZealandWhangamata Harbour37°11’55” S 175°52’19” E
21 Februari, 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. TreeBaca lagi
PengembaraIt’s been lovely having you guys here. Thank you for sharing your valuable holiday time with us 🥰
PengembaraWhat a wonderful catch up and fabulous, fun time with you both. So good to see you. So pleased you enjoyed New Zealand. Hope to catchup with you again soon.🥰🥰
New ZealandRuakaka35°56’8” S 174°27’44” E
New ZealandKororareka Bay35°15’41” S 174°7’17” E 23 Februari, 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 onBaca lagi
PengembaraRussell is charming. We had dinner at an Italian just up the road from your eatery.
PengembaraWe caught it on a sleepy Sunday afternoon so most things were closed. An unusually pretty place for New Zealand.
PengembaraGlad you enjoyed Weta and Scorching Bay 🥰 thought Dad might be in his element there!
PengembaraHe needs a lot of monster masks for some reason. 😂