New ZealandWaihapi Creek43°23’25” S 169°55’7” E
6. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
This was one of my favorite stops on an awesome adventure-filled day. We hiked 1.5 miles to an old mining dredge from the 30's and then on to an old mining tunnel that looked out over the Tasmin Sea.Læs mere
New ZealandWest CoastWestland DistrictFranz Josef43°23’14” S 170°10’60” E
6. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Franz Josef glacier is definitely striking. We elected to view it from farther out as we weren't feeling up to a 6 hour hike up get as close as possible. We also found the tipping point between sheepLæs mere
New ZealandWest CoastWestland DistrictSeaviewHokitika Aerodrome42°43’4” S 170°58’4” E
7. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
We spent the night in Hokitika, a very cool little beach town! Started off the morning with a walk on the gorgeous beach, complete with Whitebait fisherwomen. Whitebait is famous here...primarily madeLæs mere
New ZealandWest CoastBuller DistrictPunakaiki42°6’30” S 171°20’11” E 8. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 55 °F
Pancake Rocks Blowholes....rocked!! The striations on the rocks were fascinating and we had fun trying to time the pics for the blow holes. I took about a million pictures...here are a few of my favs.
New ZealandWest CoastBuller DistrictPunakaiki42°6’30” S 171°20’11” E
8. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 55 °F
Penguin hunting stop just north of Pancake Rocks Blowholes. No penguins, but the surf was awesome and led to the next adventure...accidental wave surfing. So I got a little soaked by a huge, surpriseLæs mere
New ZealandWest CoastBuller DistrictCharleston41°54’21” S 171°26’20” E 8. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Great stop at Mitchell's Gully Gold Mine!! Amy and I donned the headlamps and went exploring all of the old mining tunnels and equipment. There are a few "what the heck is that?" moments and oneLæs mere
New ZealandTasmanTasman DistrictTotaranuiTotaranui Beach40°49’21” S 173°0’4” E
9. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Abel Tasman NP definitely lived up to its reputation as amazingly beautiful. We took the Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle out to Medlands Beach and spent a couple of hours hiking and relaxing on the gorgeousLæs mere
New ZealandCanterburyKaikoura42°24’3” S 173°40’53” E
10. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
We decided on lighter day today...drove to Kaikoura to see the sights on this coastal "eco" town. Lots of sea life tours here, as well as a thriving seal colony right outside of town. Had a blastLæs mere
New ZealandCanterburyKaikoura42°24’3” S 173°40’53” E
11. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Today we're headed back to Christchurch, where we have a date with lions (and tigers, but no bears) and a visit with a friend of Amy's. Check out the morning view on our way out of town!
New ZealandMcLeans Island43°28’2” S 172°27’46” E 11. november 2017, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Orana Wildlife Park - Part 1
We left Kaikora early in the morning so that we could check out New Zealand's only open range animal reserve. Great park with lots of focus on education...very cool to seeLæs mere
