Headed inland up the valley stopping off at the aptly named 'Elephant Rocks' although other animals can be seen too we thought. James seemed to hitch a ride on the back of a whale. They were formed byLue lisää
Except for three hours yesterday afternoon it has rained non stop for three days so we have given up on the soggy tent for tonight and checked into an appartment so we can dry things out and re-packLue lisää
Had a look around the shipping container shops that have relocated into these containers when their buildings were ruined in the earthquake. The city centre was completely off limits for 8 months toLue lisää
Today has seen a good change in the weather for both islands with clear blue skies. A smooth flight up to Auckland and by mid morning we were heading north with our new rental car. We had a good viewLue lisää
The campsite manager did such a good job of explaining all the local places of interest that we stayed another night so we could explore them. By just driving through the town you would not have anLue lisää
Our campsite was next to the longest footbridge in the Southern Hemisphere and it certainly is long! Took the longer and winding road to Russell via some lovely calm bays, overlooking headlands andLue lisää
We woke in the night and heard the unusual call of a female kiwi (but still yet to see one)! Rather than take the easy option of a ferry we took the long gravel road around to Paihia. It was like aLue lisää
Lyndsay McDonnell Not surprised you decided to stay an extra day - especially with the good weather and the penguins. The Canadian whisky sounds very good -James are you sure you did not have this before the game of golf and not after?? Take care and keep happy. Love xxxx
Lynda Ralph Liquid temptation again! Or was it the lovely penguins? Down in Kent at mo & weather here has been brill for March, no coats needed. Back to Houghton, by train, tomorrow. Enjoy, take care & have fun. Lots of love Lynda xxx
Tom Ralph That's more the weather we like , Happydays, James on his powered penny farthing