Wellington and Weta workshop

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 ofLeia mais
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 ofLeia mais
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.Leia mais
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 walksLeia mais
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 schoolLeia mais
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 swimLeia mais
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. TreeLeia mais
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 onLeia mais
ViajanteGlad you enjoyed Weta and Scorching Bay 🥰 thought Dad might be in his element there!
ViajanteHe needs a lot of monster masks for some reason. 😂