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  • New Zealand - Auckland

    Oneroa

    September 21, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    After crossing on the first ferry we walked into the town- Oneroa and had breakfast. Coconut Bircher muesli with the most beautiful view imaginable👌

  • New Zealand - Auckland

    Rangitoto Island

    September 20, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Today I caught the 25 minute ferry ride to Rangitoto Island. It is a volcanic Island and I did the 259 meter climb to the summit for beautiful views over the Gulf and Harbour where I ate my lunch. I also walked around the crater rim and through the lava caves although I only went a little way up the tunnel as I was a bit scared by myself and the I phone torch didn’t light up much!I came back with a detour through a beautiful fern gully. All up walked about 10 kmRead more

  • New Zealand - Auckland

    Mt Eden / Maungawhau

    September 19, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    This is the highest point in Auckland, a long extinct volcano that has a crater of all grass now. When you get to the top you are rewarded with 360 degree views of Auckland. It was spectacular!

  • New Zealand - Auckland

    Eden Garden

    September 19, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Eden Garden is just that... a Garden of Eden. It is beautifully laid out and would be spectacular coming into spring.

  • New Zealand - Auckland

    Auckland Domain Wintergardens

    September 19, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    I went for a walk around Auckland Domain. The War Museum is here on top of a Volcanic crater and there is some historic glass houses with magnificent flowers. There is also a Fernery with paths winding through. I meditated for a while in the garden. It was very peaceful.Read more

  • New Zealand - Auckland

    Bastion Point Lookout

    September 19, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    Bastion Point overlooks the Waitemata Harbour and has beautiful panoramic views of the city. I got off the bus here and walked around and then down along the foreshore. Hardly anyone was around... it was very peaceful.The memorial is for Michael Joseph Savage, one of New Zealand’s most popular leaders.Read more

  • New Zealand - Auckland

    Devonport

    September 18, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    Devonport is a quaint little town 12 minute ferry ride across the bay. It is bounded by two volcanoes, Victoria Peak and North Head. I walked from one peak to the other and the views were sensational!!Read more

  • New Zealand - Auckland

    Hop on Hop off Bus

    September 18, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    Auckland is a beautiful city and it started with a top day. The bus took me to all the popular sites and helped me work out what I will do tomorrow.

  • BronzeGliding WeekendTraveler

    Bespoke Rural B & B

    June 22, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 9 °C

    Boopa had organised wonderful overnight accommodation with a bespoke rural retreat that was perched atop on of the hills and had a majestic view across the valleys below.
    Pity I didn’t get more photos of it.Read more

  • BronzeGliding WeekendTraveler

    Tallis Wine

    June 22, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C

    Had a lovely wine tasting at Tallis Wines and purchased a dozen of their sparkling Shiraz. Also had a variety of platters featuring produce from the local area...
    Great little winery... Tallis Wine’s relaxed cellar door is perched above an ever-changing rural landscape. Experience warm hospitality, a guided wine tasting and share regional grazing platters surrounded by captivating natural beautyRead more

  • BronzeGliding WeekendTraveler

    Flying High

    June 22, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C

    What a magnificent day to glide and fly. It is quite snug in the cockpit once strapped in however foot pedals are adjustable which was a big relief.
    Going into the 360degree loop was fun and a couple of things I distinctly remember...it begins by pushing the nose down so that the glider gains speed which is a buzz in itself :)
    Then the pilot pulls back on the joystick and up, up and over you go, you lose your tummy a little which I expected.
    Overall the flight is very exhilarating as well as being relaxing which is an interesting combination of emotions.
    Oh yeah...the pilot was a guy called Kirk, so Captain Kirk seemed appropriate.
    Benalla is a great place to glide because it is very flat and gets hot in summer which creates lots of thermals.    Read more

  • BronzeGliding WeekendTraveler

    Up, Up and Away

    June 22, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C

    Well here we are...strapped in and ready to go. Parachute fitted which also makes me wonder how well it would go because we only got to 3,000 feet and that doesn’t allow for much time to fill the canopy.
    Anyways, having the gang there always makes things fun!
    Some glider facts...
    1. Can range in cost from $4k to $400k
    2. On a hot day with plenty of thermals you can fly for 7 hours plus
    3. Eagles often point the way for the pilots to find the thermals
    4. Gliders are easy to steer with joystick and foot pedals
    5. Loop the loop is exhilarating
    6. When tow rope is released the glider drops quite suddenly
    7. Very peaceful when aloft just sound of air rushing past    Read more

  • BronzeGliding WeekendTraveler

    Travelling to Benalla

    June 22, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C

    Dec took us to Benalla in his “shmick” Subaru car for the trip. Stopped at the local cafe staffed by a family that has ties to the region see one of the photos for the backstory.
    Really enjoy seeing how the cafe culture has reinvigorated regional towns.Read more

  • BronzeRed Hill to Merrill’sTraveler

    Red Hill - Merricks Walk

    June 11, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    We walked the 13km round trip from Red Hill to Merricks on a beautiful winters day.
    The path is wide and accommodates horses, cyclists, runners and walkers and judged by the number of people we passed...very popular.
    The day was majestic as was the company and Jenny has a penchant for picking really good walks in the local areas we visit.
    We had lunch at the Red Hill pantry and I ate the best chicken pie I have ever eaten...photo supplied just because it was that good :).
    Lucky they ran out as I would have ordered two for sure...    Read more

  • BronzeGreat Western WineryTraveler

    Visit to Seppelt Great Westrern

    May 13, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    I had visited this winery before yet had never understood all of the history involved in how it operates today.
    It produces sparkling wines and has done for 100 plus years.
    The winery is now mostly a historical museum that houses wine barrels and equipment from yesteryear however they do have special dinner settings with paired wines that make visiting the place so special.
    The winery sits atop of a massive deposit of soft limestone which was initially dug out in the forlorn search for gold, however because the digging was relatively easy it allowed the winery to develop a chamber of wine storage areas that it appears had been used for a very long time. One such section even had a locked gate as it housed the most expensive wines that Seppelt had to offer.    Read more

  • BronzeNorthern TerritoryTraveler

    Trip Home

    April 29, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    After an amazing almost two week break we are flying back home. Another amazing trip with Moose, Goldie and the amazing Wolfie.
    Such great travel partners and sooo much fun to be with.
    I wonder where our next trip will take us?Read more

  • BronzeNorthern TerritoryTraveler

    Megafauna Centre

    April 28, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 19 °C

    This space was quite revelatory and first suggested by Loy as a place to check out. It showcases the animals that lived thousands and millions of years ago and their relative size compared to today.
    Quite a fascinating display enhanced by the state of the art archeological equipment that is used to protect the fossils both on site and in transit.    Read more

  • BronzeNorthern TerritoryTraveler

    Alice Springs Botanical Gardens

    April 27, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    The botanical gardens were very well maintained and interesting from the point of view that there are quite a few different plant habitats in the area.
    Climbing the rocky lookout was the most interesting part as we caught sight of rock wallabies which we had not seen prior on the trip.
    Cute little things they are and very nimble on the rocks making it hard for predators to catch them.    Read more

  • BronzeNorthern TerritoryTraveler

    Alice Springs Town Lookout

    April 27, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 23 °C

    As we rode back from the school of the air we detoured to find this lookout which provided 360 degree views of the local area.

  • BronzeNorthern TerritoryTraveler

    The School of the Air

    April 27, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 22 °C

    The school of the air was developed as a way of educating children who were located in remote outback areas of Australia whose only option was to be educated via the radio.
    The technology has now advanced so much that virtual classrooms are now the theme.
    I seem to remember that each child has an education grant of approximately 20k which allows them to install satellite dishes and purchase laptops and other necessary technology.
    Shout out to the dude who lead our tour as I think that he was incredibly nervous and brave.    Read more

  • BronzeNorthern TerritoryTraveler

    Alice Springs Desert Park

    April 27, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 20 °C

    Here are some of the examples of the amazing camouflage of some of the desert species.
    The Horny Devil is one of the more amazing reptiles that only eats ants...that’s it as well as drinking through capillaries in its feet.
    The death adder is soooo well camouflaged that you would never see it in the wild.
    Pretty much the same with most of the lizards although they move more quickly and from that perspective are easier to spot.
    The road out to the park was an easy cycle and on the way back we were able to see hawks and other birds of prey combing the ground cover for something to stalk.
    It stands to logic that many species decline when the country is in drought as the water sustains so much of the wildlife and since it hasn’t rained since Nov ‘18 things on the wildlife front are quiet...just waiting for the next big rain to start it all up again.    Read more

  • BronzeNorthern TerritoryTraveler

    Bush Tucker and Weapons

    April 27, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 20 °C

    We had a fantastic talk and experience with Leroy a classy First Nations blackfella who shared some history and insights into how indigenous people lived off the land and the weapons and tools that they used to hunt and survive.
    He is a great example of how indigenous aboriginals can work with the Parks Service and provide a depth of experience that is so authentic.1    Read more

  • BronzeNorthern TerritoryTraveler

    Alice Springs Desert Park

    April 27, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 18 °C

    This park is located approx 8 kms out of Alice and we hired bikes to ride out there so that we could have a good look around.
    The traffic around Alice is minimal as you could imagine :).
    The park houses several different exhibits for emus, dingoes, snakes and other reptiles.
    There are also quite a few aviaries that housed different species of birds...zebra finches, black cockatoos, budgerigars etc
    Without doubt the most interesting exhibit for me was the death adder and the thorny devil that was picking off ants at random. Amazing...    Read more

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