Glenorchy

Had a great sleep in then we caught an Uber down the hill to pick up Jade and Ian’s car.
We got a maccas breakfast while in town then drove back to the Bnb to eat then we headed to Glenorchy. We stopped at a few lovely lookouts along the way. It’s about an hours drive - we went straight to the famous red shed and wharf and got a few pics.
Will promised me 2 cooperative photos today so I got one look out and one at the shed 🤣✌🏼
It’s a bit of a miserable day so it’s a bit foggy and a light rain but still a lovely little spot.
We are now at a cafe where I bought a “don’t be a dick” ceramic sign and have had a drink. I think there are a few good hikes in the area and lots of lord of the rings sights but because of the weather it’s not feasible today.
Not much to really do other than see the shed.. 😅😅
We have just done a quick drive the isenguard * lookout.
Unsure where in the film it’s from - sounds like a google question for when we get home.
We had fun doing some rock skipping.
We are on our drive back home and listening to more LOTR music 🎶 #vibes

They dropped us off at the Kiwi park which was huge a $55 each which is a bit much but I think they use the money for conservation.
We saw lots of birds. I particularly liked the Kea which was much bigger than I was expecting - and actually very cheeky!!! They have beautiful under feathers and according to their little blurb are as curious and have the same problem solving skills as a 4 year old.
Really liked them.
Lots of other birds too - some who have been brought back from really low numbers to that’s great!
We then went to the Kiwi encounter which was scheduled for 3:45 and hung around a bit. I was a little nervous we were in the wrong spot but eventually a lady came.
Please we arrived 5 mins early because it took our eyes a little bit to adjust to the darkness.
It was a 10 min chat about kiwi numbers and survive rates.
A kiwi egg in the wild only has a 5% of making its first birthday so obviously abismal rates.
They also said they often release M/F Kiwis together because they are life partners and aren’t fussy so they accept who ever you pair them with. (🤣) They lay 2-4 eggs a year and can like to 60.
So some good hope/number to revamp the population who are mainly killed by dogs and introduced species.
We saw 3 out of 4 of them - 2 were really active and came right up the the glass and we scavenging and drinking so that was really awesome to see rather than just in their house or in the corner.
Had a great then.
Then was able to buy a kiwi magnet because I saw one yeewww haha.
We then went to a gift shops where I bought another magnet and a mug 👀👀👀😆
Got an Uber home and are prepping for dinner which I am SO KEEN FOR.

Dinner was gooood. Service not great but it literally never is at Brazilian BBQ.
I am STUFFED!
we have come home and divvied up our finances which I’m 100% is wrong.
Also before Jade was like you guys are ok to contribute for petrol yeah? Which we obviously are until she was like $20
Excuse me but it’s only 1 hour each way. You think that’s a $40 trip? That like 3/4 of a tank.
As Will said, not the hill I’m going to die on.Læs mere