NeuseelandScorching Bay41°17’49” S 174°49’60” E
12. Februar in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌙 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 ofWeiterlesen
NeuseelandMotutere38°53’13” S 175°57’34” E 13. Februar in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 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.Weiterlesen
Fabulous rainbow. Glad to hear trip going well and no more mishaps [sue wreathall]
NeuseelandWharerarauke38°27’50” S 176°8’41” E
14.–16. Feb. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 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 walksWeiterlesen
NeuseelandHannahs Bay38°7’2” S 176°18’23” E 16. Februar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 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 theWeiterlesen
NeuseelandPilot Bay37°37’53” S 176°10’39” E
17.–18. Feb. in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌧 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, andWeiterlesen
NeuseelandCathedral Cove36°49’44” S 175°47’22” E 19. Februar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 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 schoolWeiterlesen
ReisenderReminds me of the time Laurie and Rob attached themselves to the sand dunes in Fuerta Ventura. 😂
NeuseelandHikunui Island37°5’59” S 175°53’9” E 20. Februar in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 swimWeiterlesen
NeuseelandWhangamata Harbour37°11’55” S 175°52’19” E
21. Februar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 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. TreeWeiterlesen
NeuseelandRuakaka35°56’8” S 174°27’44” E
22. Februar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 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 lookedWeiterlesen
NeuseelandKororareka Bay35°15’41” S 174°7’17” E 23. Februar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 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 onWeiterlesen
ReisenderGlad you enjoyed Weta and Scorching Bay 🥰 thought Dad might be in his element there!
ReisenderHe needs a lot of monster masks for some reason. 😂