Новая ЗеландияScorching Bay41°17’49” S 174°49’60” E
12 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 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 ofЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияMotutere38°53’13” S 175°57’34” E 13 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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.Читать далее
Fabulous rainbow. Glad to hear trip going well and no more mishaps [sue wreathall]
Новая ЗеландияWharerarauke38°27’50” S 176°8’41” E
14–16 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 walksЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияHannahs Bay38°7’2” S 176°18’23” E 16 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A visit to Te Puia in Rotorua was worthwhile for views of the geysers, mud pools and fumeroles. Also learnt of the Maori stone and wood carving and flax weaving. A quick walk to Lake Rotorua near theЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияPilot Bay37°37’53” S 176°10’39” E
17–18 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
Tauranga was wet and windy on Monday with spectacular seas as we circuited the base of Mount Maunganui. The purpose of the trip was to have my wrist checked out in the hospital. All is going well, andЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияCathedral Cove36°49’44” S 175°47’22” E 19 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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 schoolЧитать далее
ПутешественникReminds me of the time Laurie and Rob attached themselves to the sand dunes in Fuerta Ventura. 😂
Новая ЗеландияHikunui Island37°5’59” S 175°53’9” E 20 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 swimЧитать далее
ПутешественникThank you both for making the time to see us. Awesome catching up 🥰🥰
ПутешественникWe 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!
Новая ЗеландияWhangamata Harbour37°11’55” S 175°52’19” E
21 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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. TreeЧитать далее
ПутешественникIt’s been lovely having you guys here. Thank you for sharing your valuable holiday time with us 🥰
ПутешественникWhat 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.🥰🥰
Новая ЗеландияRuakaka35°56’8” S 174°27’44” E
22 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Saturday started with Rob doing Whangamata parkrun which only had about 70 runners and he came 28th. It was hard work as 90% on soft grass. We then sadly hugged farewell to Pam and Col, who had lookedЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияKororareka Bay35°15’41” S 174°7’17” E 23 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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 onЧитать далее
ПутешественникRussell is charming. We had dinner at an Italian just up the road from your eatery.
ПутешественникWe caught it on a sleepy Sunday afternoon so most things were closed. An unusually pretty place for New Zealand.
ПутешественникGlad you enjoyed Weta and Scorching Bay 🥰 thought Dad might be in his element there!
ПутешественникHe needs a lot of monster masks for some reason. 😂