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日1
2017年2月7日火曜日
☁️ 15 °C
海抜: 52 フィート
ニュージーランド Cathedral Square -43.535265, 172.63686343°32’7” S 172°38’13” E
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2017年2月7日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After a long journey we finally arrived in a hot New Zealand with temperatures above 30 degrees at 8pm! A quick visit through 'something to declare' so they could check our tent and walking shoes, which were squeaky clean, so didn't need disinfected and we were on our way by bus into the city. A late night by the time we were checked into the hostel so ready for a good nights sleep after 36 hours of travel. With a mixture of jetlag and someone who liked to call out in his sleep, we were not as refreshed as we had hoped, as we had decisions to make on what we are going to do for the next 2 months. We had a wander around the city centre and couldn't believe the huge amount of damage that previous earthquakes had caused. It was quite unrecognisable from when we were last here 12 years ago but talking to people they have a positive attitude and are using it to change the face of their city to suit modern life. We picked up a relocation car that we have to get to Nelson in 2 days and were really excited to be under our own steam for the first time since travelling, rather than rely on public transport. It is amazing scenery and clean air - a wonderful change to the busy cities we've been in recently. Who'd of thought that shopping for food could have been so exciting! Found a quiet camp ground for the night which happened to be called 'Balmoral'!もっと詳しく
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Lynda RalphMust feel like luxury, having your own car, but James, it had to be a bike on your mug ! Enjoy New Zealand, fantastic scenery wherever you go. My nephew, Ben, lives just outside Nelson if you wanted to meet up. Have fun, lots of love Lynda & Tom xxx
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Lyndsay McDonnellNot quite the Balmoral we know!! Dreadful to see the damage to the buildings but great to see you happy and relaxed - and four wheels not two!! Enjoy it all. Lots of love xxxx
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Tom RalphHappy lands you two are in now, ?? Photos of the card board cathedral please from Christchurch, Happydays Tom
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日2
2017年2月8日水曜日
⛅ 29 °C
海抜: 1,211 フィート
ニュージーランド Rappahannock River -42.087954, 172.24683642°5’17” S 172°14’49” E
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Lewis Pass
2017年2月8日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Woke to a complete weather change - rain, wind and temperatures of about 11 degrees! Had a slow, leisurely drive stopping off at various viewpoints on the way (there are so many) not covering many kilometres at all but just really enjoying it. Did some decision making while using free wifi from a brilliant library in Hamner Springs before driving through Lewis Pass. The sun came out and we had a good camping spot at one of the Department of Conservation sites (think we will use them lots) sheltering the tent from the wind with the car. The site sits right on the Alpine fault line!もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventureLooks good but cold. I'm not sure we've packed enough clothes for NZ!!!
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Lyndsay McDonnellAfter Asia the temperature must have been a real shock but made better by the fantastic scenery. Enjoy it all. Lots of love xxxx
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Lynda RalphThat's NZ, sunny & warm one day then cold, grey & wet the next. Scenery is amazing though. Lots of love Lynda & Tom xxx
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日3
2017年2月9日木曜日
☀️ 19 °C
海抜: 13 フィート
ニュージーランド Maitai River -41.269081, 173.28431741°16’9” S 173°17’4” E
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Nelson
2017年2月9日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Woke to great weather so continued on our way. Drove through the most dramatic landscape constantly taking it in turns to drive. On the way saw a sheep auction so stopped off to take a look before a picnic lunch in a lovely small town called Wakefield. It seems to be the norm here for some people to walk around in bare feet regardless of age or activity, very chilled out. After James dropped Louisa off with the luggage at our new car rental place while he went and dropped the relocation car (other than insurance and petrol, it was free and a great way to get from A to B). Had a walk on Nelson beach before checking into a holiday park campsite which meant we could have a shower and charge everything!もっと詳しく
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Lyndsay McDonnellI wouldn't follow the locals with bare feet - don't forget your worm James!! Take care. love xxxx
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Lynda RalphYou've not got a sheep in the back of the car ??? Love Nelson beach, long with whitish sand. Enjoy xxx
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Fab fotos, looks great country to enjoy. Miranda and family went to NZ in 2012 on their family globe trotting with great praises for the country. I recall scenes from the Hobbit movies were filmed on the islands locations, one can see why? Cheers RG 🎓
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日4
2017年2月10日金曜日 20:45
🌙 14 °C
海抜: 59 フィート
ニュージーランド Momorangi Bay -41.273796, 173.92554741°16’26” S 173°55’32” E
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Marlborough Sound
2017年2月10日, ニュージーランド ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Had a look around the town (had to buy a new sleeping mat as Lou's had developed a rather inconvenient lump right in the middle and a car charger). The town had a lovely feel about it with plenty of green space, flowers and independent shops. Took the road towards Picton which had both stunning sea and big hill views. Took a chance stop at a river and it turned out to be the clearest river we have ever seen, so much so that it tempted James in for a swim. Even the sand flies could not put him off. Far too cold for Louisa though. We ended up in another DOC campground right by the bay.もっと詳しく
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Lyndsay McDonnellThe river certainly looks tempting but shame on you Louisa for not having a swim. Keep happy and enjoy yourselves. Love xxxx
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Lynda RalphNo wine bought ? My favourite, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (buy it from Tesco's when on offer !). Enjoy the amazing scenery xxx
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what a great swim! Love this. Xx Rundles xx
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日5
2017年2月11日土曜日
☀️ 20 °C
海抜: 海水位
ニュージーランド Thompson Bay -41.268364, 173.91108741°16’6” S 173°54’40” E
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Queen Charlotte Sound, Malborough
2017年2月11日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Decided to stay here a second night so we could drive to Anakiwa on the other side of the sound to do a day walk. Fishing is hugely popular here and while having breakfast the man camping nearby nearly caught this stingray that swam in front of our tent! Anakiwa is a tiny village well set up for walkers as the Queen Charlotte Track, one of the great tramps, starts from here. This meant we could enjoy a shower in the public toilets (very cold though) on our return, as the campsite has a toilet only. Most DOC campsites are very basic with stream water supply and a drop toilet. Generally small, for around 6 spaces but are in amazing places. People talk of strong winds which have been around all summer and like we have heard many times on our trip 'it's not usually like this'! However, the weather today has been wonderfully warm, sunny and calm.もっと詳しく
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Lyndsay McDonnellPity the fisherman didn't catch you a fish for breakfast (but not stingray!!). Pleased the weather was better but don't fancy cold showers - but I suppose a cold shower is better than none. Enjoy it all. Love xxxx
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Lynda RalphSuch a beautiful country, love South Island. Have fun xxx
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Not sure about the stingray for breakfast - but guess you can't rule it out til you've tried it! Great experience. Xx Rundles xx
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日6
2017年2月12日日曜日 19:05
☀️ 23 °C
海抜: 36 フィート
ニュージーランド Kenepuru Head -41.167183, 174.12133841°10’2” S 174°7’17” E
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Kenepuru Head, Malborough
2017年2月12日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The weather is on the change for a few days so tge wind is back. However, that didn't change our plans as we continued further into the Marlborough Sounds National Park driving along the edge of Kenepuru Sound on a steep sided road that had the most winds and bends that we have ever driven. Every now and then the foliage gave way to spectacular views. Louisa nanaged to improve her stone skimming and we both had a laugh on the rope swing, you're never too old! We went on another walk today up to a view point where there were 360 degree views of water, hills and trees. We love the fern trees, there seems to ge so many of them and gives a very tropical feel.もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventureLooks beautiful. Hope you're enjoying the contrasts with Asia.
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Lyndsay McDonnellYou are never to old to do things you want to!!!! The scenery looks absolutely fantastic so pleased you are enjoying it all. Take care lots of love xxxx
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Lynda RalphFantastic scenery again & love the lilac beach seat. Still having fab time, enjoy xxx
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日7
2017年2月13日月曜日 15:34
☀️ 22 °C
海抜: 13 フィート
ニュージーランド Tahunanui Beach -41.283123, 173.24850541°16’59” S 173°14’55” E
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Nelson Again
2017年2月13日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The expected rain and wind arrived over night with force - literally! (The same forecast that made us cancel our plans of a 5 days sea kayak trip and hire the car earlier than planned). We pitched our tent so it was well sheltered from the wind coming off the sound which worked well until the wind changed direction and turned into gale force at about 1am and the rain started. Needless to say we didn't get much sleep so once it was light and we had braced the tent a few times in the really big gusts we decided to get up and get packed away before it broke. The wind had pushed the rain onto our ground sheet so had soaked it and our sleeping mats. A quick dash with the tent to a covered shelter and we could pack it away and get some breakfast while watching the weather.
We then re-traced our steps back to Nelson, through storm debris and a fallen tree, stopping of on the way at Pelorus Bridge to see the river again. We'd had a small concern about the legality of the tread on the hire car so had a chat with a Policeman (strictly off the record in case they weren't legal!) who explained the NZ law to us. He was a very helpful and friendly person who moved here from Edinburgh 8 years ago, so chatted for a while about life in NZ, particularly the bike trails. The tyres were fine too..... Later the lorry directly in front of us shed a portaloo on a corner, bouncing across the lane and onto the verge on the opposite side of the road. Understand the term 'hitting the fan' now, wouldn't want to deal with the aftermath!
Spoilt ourselves at a camping park with fantastic kitchen/lounge facilities, amazing powerful HOT showers and drinking water straight from the tap - it'll never catch on!もっと詳しく
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Tom RalphLoved Nelson/ wine are/ coast just south of there, sorry to hear weather crap, hope it improves very soon xx
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Stunning scenery. Amazing weather contrasts. Enjoy. Take care. Love Gem x
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Lyndsay McDonnellWhat with the weather, fallen tree, police, portaloo and everything else you certainly are having an adventure with a capital A but not sure it's a good adventure. Just take care. Love xxxx. ps hope the weather improves
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日8
2017年2月14日火曜日
☀️ 19 °C
海抜: 26 フィート
ニュージーランド Dummy Bay -41.039202, 173.00674141°2’21” S 173°0’24” E
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Kaiteriteri
2017年2月14日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Weather back to being really hot in the sun with the wind backing off at night... All this meant it was perfect weather to go on the giant trampoline and have a game of crazy golf - it would be rude not to! Moving up the coast we stopped near Rabbit Island and had fish and chips for lunch (they were delicious and we aren't big fish eaters) although we had to ask for vinegar as it must be a British thing. Travelling through fruit growing territory so had to stop off and buy avocados and apples from a roadside stall, both much cheaper than the shop prices. Hope they taste as good as the Sicilian lemons we bought from outside someones house the other day. Stopped off at another beach and had fun building stuff with pebbles and tried to improve the skimming technique further after Tom's advice. School report reads, keep trying!もっと詳しく
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Fab photos - very jealous! Xx
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Glad you're finding time to chillax too! 😊 Rundles. Xx
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😂😂 James - you look like you're having a whale of a time! Brilliant! Xx Rundles xx
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日9
2017年2月15日水曜日
☀️ 19 °C
海抜: 79 フィート
ニュージーランド Te Karetu Point -40.960104, 173.05957240°57’36” S 173°3’34” E
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Abel Tasman National Park - FOUND PENGUI
2017年2月15日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A quick drive North up the coast from our campsite in Kaiteriteri to Marahau and the start of the Abel Tasman coastal tramp (NZ for walk). The tramp is normally a 5 day trip with basic camping areas dotted along the way, no access for vehicles along the whole path. We chose to do a day walk as the tramp is booked up 5 months in advance, about 15km in total with a collection from Anchorage Bay by the local Aquataxi. Excellent weather gave the best views and the water seemed turquoise in the sunlight. We were meant to sea kayak in this area for 5 days but were scuppered by the stormy weather, so was good to see the sights.
On one cliff 100ft above the water, we finally FOUND OUR PENGUIN!!!! Tucked away in a burrow and given away only by its moulted feathers, a Little Blue penguin hid away. How it got up there is another question, maybe they can fly after all! The photo may look close but was in fact quite a distance away using a strong zoom, leaving the little chap to moult in peace.
One highlight was the ride back from the sea to the Aquataxi HQ on the back of a tractor. Still wearing life jackets and driving up the road in the back of the boat was a new experience. Also see photo on how to transport 17 sea kayaks by boat, NZ style.もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventureGlad to hear you finally found a penguin! Hoping that we will eventually too - although clearly Vietnam is not the place to do it...
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Glad you got to find your penguin! Xx Rundles xx
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Stunning photo and a axing view! Xx Rundles xx
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日10
2017年2月16日木曜日 21:01
🌙 16 °C
海抜: 26 フィート
ニュージーランド Dummy Bay -41.039971, 173.01523141°2’24” S 173°0’55” E
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Kaiteriteri Locality
2017年2月16日, ニュージーランド ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Another stunning weather day, spent the day in the surroundings of the campsite doing necessary chores like laundry, planning, eating and feeding the friendly ducks. The campsite covers 100's of acres with most being forest and scrubland. Started with a game of Pétanque (L1:J0) before moving on to 18 holes of NZ outback golf (L0:J1, overall tie). Ended the afternoon with a swim in the sea and a BBQ dinner with a glass of wine. Once it was dark we went out with the head torch to find the trail that takes you to the glow worms. Didn't think we'd see much but how mistaken we were. There were loads of worms in the top soil that were exposed along the muddy bank which glowed green at one end. It was like looking up at the stars there were that many. They are quite clever as they have sticy 'strings' that hang from them to catch their prey once they have been lured by the bright light. Not the most adventurous day, but very enjoyable nevertheless.もっと詳しく
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James - you look like you mean business! Great stuff! Xx Rundles xx
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Love it! Xx Rundles xx
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Go Lou! Good to see it's only fun - no competition they're!! .? 😂😂 Rundles xx
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日11
2017年2月17日金曜日 21:28
🌧 17 °C
海抜: 23 フィート
ニュージーランド Collingwood -40.676941, 172.68269340°40’37” S 172°40’58” E
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Collingwood, Golden Bay
2017年2月17日, ニュージーランド ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Up early to get the tent down so we could beat the rain. A very cloudy but dry morning at least for a spectacular drive up and over Makaka Hill into the area called Golden Bay on the very North of the South Island. Suddenly realised we had been through here on our previous travels but only fleetingly. Small towns are very unique and quirky with an artistic feel. The afternoon turned into a very wet one which made for a quick pitching of our tent. Thankfully the campsites that we are currently using (although more expensive) not only have hot showers but kitchens and a small lounge that you can use too! This one is situated on a peninsula with a river on one side and the coast on the other.もっと詳しく
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Stunning scenery - and you both look so happy! Great to see. Xx Rundles. Xx
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James - you look like you're rising to the surface. Showing my age, was thinking of Grey Skull - do you remember the He -man cartoon? Xx
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You look totally at home Lou! Xx Great to see. Rundles. Xx
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日13
2017年2月19日日曜日 8:09
☀️ 17 °C
海抜: 20 フィート
ニュージーランド Puponga -40.511951, 172.75544740°30’43” S 172°45’20” E
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2017年2月19日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
A dry start but with heavy rain clouds in the distance we set off with waterproofs packed to walk along the southern side of this huge, long and wide spit before crossing over to the northern side. Black swans were enjoying the mud flats while the tide was out but sinking sand stopped us venturing out to where they were. We also saw a big contraption that they use to move stranded whales. This was put it to use last weekend sadly as more than 400 had beached themselves on the spit. Big rescue efforts over a couple of days and they managed to re-float a few of them. The beach was clear of them today as those that didn't make it have been moved further up the spit to be buried.
There were heavy rain showers throughout the day which just made the cliffs and rugged landscape seem even more wild. Several seals hauled themselves up onto the beach to escape the waves and find a bit of calm - they weren't bothered we were there. Later a seal in the water followed us along the beach, surfing and diving through the waves as if to keep us amused. Thankfully the bay was deserted so others couldn't see us applauding and encouraging it!! A beautiful calm evening with views over the hills and sea finished the day.もっと詳しく
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Dave WarwickGlad to see you found your Penguin finally :-) Looks like you're having a Whale of a time. I think it was Sealed with the beach walk :-)
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Can totally imagine you both encouraging the seal - and Lou I'm sure you would have been getting really cited too! Fab, fun times! Xx 😂😂 xx
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Forgot name, sorry! That was us, Rundles xx
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日14
2017年2月20日月曜日
☁️ 19 °C
海抜: 92 フィート
ニュージーランド Hei Hei -43.5294, 172.51739543°31’46” S 172°31’3” E
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2017年2月20日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Long drive from Collingwood high on the Abel Tasman peninsula towards Greymouth on the West Coast. Interesting and varied road, but so many corners and bends to contend with. Broke up a journey by staying overninght in a basic DOC (Department of Conservation) camp ground on the Old Ghost Road - an old route from the now disappeared gold rush town to the processor on the West Coast. The route is now a two day mountain bike ride theough the wild and high mountains. The route back may be a little easier for some as there is a helicopter service to return riders and bikes to the start! Landed in the middle of the campsite with bikes on a special rack attached - now there's an idea for downhilling....
Next morning headed to Westport on the coast and turned left for the West Coast, heading South. This will be our path for the next week or two. After stopping off at Cape Foulwind in weather that described the location, a quick cliff top walk watching the crashing waves and a run back to the car. Further on at Kaipakati point there is a small seal colony with lots of young pups, many of whom were splashing around in a nursery pool. After setting up the tent in Punakaiki we explored the pancake rocks and blowholes. These are amazing stacked rocks that have been eroded by the sea to create some really interesting stacks and formations. At high tide the sea rushes through the rocks and emerges as plumes of water. Nearby is the Punakaiki caves which you can explore, however without a torch we didn't venture too far. The landscape here is rugged but very tropical with fern trees and lots of very dense foliage.もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventureCute seals - Solana especially loved the seal pup!
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Lyndsay McDonnellAm very surprised you did not do the mountain bike route especially with the helicopter ride back but I suppose you haven't got all safety gear. Enjoy it all. Love xxxx
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Lynda RalphBack from cruise now, so wifi abled again. Super pics, enjoy xxx
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日15
2017年2月21日火曜日 20:11
⛅ 13 °C
海抜: 112 フィート
ニュージーランド Jenkins Creek -41.3097, 173.243241°18’35” S 173°14’36” E
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Lake Ianthe Matahi
2017年2月21日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Had a look at the beach where our campsite was located this morning but there was no way that we were going for a swim as the waves and rip tides were very strong. Speaking to the locals the sea is much colder than it usually is at this time of the year but then it's not surprising when they haven't really had their summer this year with it raining everyday on the west coast for the last 11 weeks. Had a lovely day today though with only a short shower this evening.
This area is in another National Park and it's not surprising at all as it is beautiful. We think we have found the most stunning part of NZ today while walking on the Pororari River Track that we found by chance, often overlooked by the Pancake Rocks nearby. The track, which we walked along to a swing bridge and back, ran alongside a beautiful shallow river with unique fern trees and tall limestone cliffs.
We then continued our drive further south stopping off at the beaches on the way including Hokitika where we brewed a coffee and had scones.... Camping by Lake Ianthe Matahi with our hundreds of friends (sandflies) but those aside its very picturesque with a jetty that we sat on to eat tea.もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventureLooks gorgeous. I wondered why I were sharing the details of your personal hygeine - but then realised your "short shower" was referring to the weather!
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Lyndsay McDonnellThe area looks really fantastic - no wonder you are enjoying it. How did you manage to get an armchair on the beach?? Keep happy,lots of love xxxx
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No sand flies in photo so looks lovely! Xx Rundles xx
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日16
2017年2月22日水曜日 18:31
⛅ 14 °C
海抜: 495 フィート
ニュージーランド Tatare Stream -43.384392, 170.18463143°23’4” S 170°11’5” E
Franz Joseph Glacier
2017年2月22日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Rain stopped enough to get the tent packed away, cook some breakfast then take a 'bath' in the surprisingly warm lake (just after seeing 2 large eels swim past - backpacker life! You just have to ignore the other campers while undertaking such necessities). A short drive continuing south to Franz Joseph and glacier country. The rivers have changed colour to that glacial blue / grey colour and are very cold and flat lands suddenly give way to hills rising steaply up, covered in dense forest. We were lucky with the weather while we went for a walk up the glacial moraine towards to end of Franz Joseph glacier. It's unbelievable how much the glacier has retreated in the last 12 years. A recent fracture in the now unsupported rock, since the glacier isn't holding it up, has closed the path towards the end as a huge rock fall is imminent. Had a nice treat of scones given to us by a man with a basket full from a local cafe back at the busy campsite, mmmm. Another example of NZ hospitality.もっと詳しく
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Eels! Think I would the hotel with the shower! Amazing photos and stories. Giving away things to strangers is seen as random acts of kindness here and it is making the news! Love Gem x
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Lyndsay McDonnellLike your idea of a bath but not the other bathers!!!! Expect you enjoyed the scones - so kind of the person. Keep happy but take care. Love xxxx
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Dave WarwickExcellent pic of the beach armchair. I could do with one of those for work. The beach as well as the chair. Good to see you both looking so well :-)
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Eels - yikes! Totally on your own there!! 😜😜😜😜 Rundles xx
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日18
2017年2月24日金曜日 17:49
⛅ 23 °C
海抜: 36 フィート
ニュージーランド Curlew Bay -36.941, 174.848336°56’28” S 174°50’54” E
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Fox Glacier and the mid west coast
2017年2月24日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Left Franz Joseph this morning and headed 30 minutes down the road to the Fox Glacier, the less popular sibling of Franz. Despite not being able to see as much of the glacier, the setting was far superior to Franz. A tall steep sided valley led in a curve towards the snout of the glacier. A drizzly morning gave way to beautiful sunshine. There was a curious sign on the path by the glacier, appearing to warn of being attacked by a seal when swimming .... (pic below). It's amazing how much the glaciers have receded in the last 12 years since we were here last, well over a km in one case.
Drove further south on a mix of winding mountain roads, coastal tracks and long straight sections where the glacier base would have been. Called into Ship Wreck beach where a boat that sunk off Tasmania floated 2000 miles to NZ and was covered with sand, only being discovered centuries later. The sand flies (think midgies, but larger and nastier) were out in force which meant running up the beach, arms waving to escape. During these antics we watched a small pod of Hector dolphins feeding just off the beach, around 10 metres or less out to sea. They are small dolphins with a distinctive rounded dorsal fin who love to surf the waves and play. After putting up with the flies for as long as possible we drove on to the hamlet of Haast where we are camping.もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventureFlies sound nasty. Hope you escaped unbitten.
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Lyndsay McDonnellWould love to have been a fly on the beach to watch your antics trying to get rid of the critters!!! Take care, love xxxx
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Glad you had a great view whilst escaping the flies! Xx Rundles xx
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日18
2017年2月24日金曜日
⛅ 22 °C
海抜: 36 フィート
ニュージーランド Curlew Bay -36.941, 174.848336°56’28” S 174°50’54” E
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Alex's Knob (1300m)
2017年2月24日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We woke to clear skies so decided to go on a long walk to a viewpoint for good views of Franz Joseph glacier. The board said 22km but what we hadn't realised was that it was to go up a mountain to the viewpoint! We ended up walking the equivalent of Ben Nevis from sea level. The majority of the 7 and a half hours was spent going either straight up or staight down over the loose rocks, boulders and tree rooots along the steep path cut out of the side of the hill in dense forest. The overall height gain was similar to walking up Ben Nevis. The view was kept a surprise until we reached one of the three lookout points along the way. The whole day we could hear the buzz of helicopters first overhead then below us as they took people to see/walk on the glacier as you can no longer walk up to it from the car park since it has receded so much. Scones were offered again this evening which were even more greatly received but we didn't leave any for the regular nightly visitor. Possums are a pest here and they are trying to eradicate them but they do look cute though.もっと詳しく
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Lyndsay McDonnellIt looks as if climb was very difficult but certainly worth it. The picture of the glacier and both of you looks spectacular. Take care. Lots of love xxxx
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Lynda RalphFab pics of glacier, very brave of you walking up mountain. We enjoyed Frank Josef xxx
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You are two of the few people we know who would d thus "walk"! Good on you both! Xx Rundles xx
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2017年2月25日土曜日 20:00
⛅ 20 °C
海抜: 36 フィート
ニュージーランド Curlew Bay -36.941, 174.848336°56’28” S 174°50’54” E
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Jackson's Bay - Neil's Beach
2017年2月25日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We visited this beach 12 years ago purely because its name is the same as Louisa's dad. It was very special then because on that day we sat in the sunshine watching Hector dolphins surfing the waves. Although it is 50km down a dead-end track we wanted to return here. We weren't disappointed. In the morning we watched a large number of them feeding along the whole bay for a long time before continuing along to the end of the road. We went for a walk cutting across the headland to where penguins come up in the evening. The whole peninsula is where penguins choose to come and breed, hence the road signs. We visited an explorers cemetery from the late 1800's with wooden crosses and 'headstones' rotting in the undergrowth and saw a Tui (large black bird with a white neck that has an unusual call). On our way back past Neil's Beach we were in for a surprise. The dolphins were in a very playful mood so we spent 2 and a half hours watching them - surfing, jumping and tail slapping. They were coming so close to the shore that we rolled up our trouser legs to stand in the water to be a bit closer. They are both intelligent and playful (much like ourselves!!!) so were keen to investigate us. We felt the same so on a spur of the moment decision, stripped off to underwear and joined them! They swam around us, coming in closer than 1m and surfing past us in the waves - a truly magical experience on a deserted beach all to ourselves. Finished by brewing up a coffee to warm up whilst continuing to watch them. Top day!もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventure Love this pic!
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mg.bigadventureSounds like an amazing experience.
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Sounds amazing. What a fantastic experience. Take card love Gem x
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日20
2017年2月26日日曜日 21:49
🌙 14 °C
海抜: 928 フィート
ニュージーランド Wanaka -44.696533, 169.13479444°41’48” S 169°8’5” E
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LakeWanaka
2017年2月26日, ニュージーランド ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Left the campsite we had been staying at for a couple of nights. Yesterday wewe met Lorraine, 84 and Linda,70 who had slept in the rooms at the site. They were both originally from California but Linda has lived most her life in Alaska. As a retired school teacher both herself and her partner are now Ice Road truckers! She had some stories and photos to share.
Beautiful weather today, perfect for moving slowly through the Haast Pass stopping off along the way at all the viewpoints. Took a short walk to see , Roaring Billy Waterfall, Fantail Waterfall and the Blue Pools. All the rivers around here are fed by waters from glaciers which meant they were really cold but were incredibly clear. Stopped early to spend some time at this beautiful DOC camp spot on the shores of the lake. Less sandflies here than in most places aroubd here although the same policy of either deet spray or completely cover up applies. Not a bad spot to enjoy your evening meal ...もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventure Looks like Lou has been superimposed on this photo - we're you really there?!
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mg.bigadventureAmazing water colour here. Thanks for the sandfly tips - not looking forward to those critters!
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Tom RalphJust court up with your trip , from st Kitts , hot hot dam hot , having great visit to West Indies , glad all going great for you two love Tom and Lynda xx
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日21
2017年2月27日月曜日
🌙 17 °C
海抜: 965 フィート
ニュージーランド Nokomai -45.492394, 168.67149945°29’33” S 168°40’17” E
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Athol
2017年2月27日, ニュージーランド ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
We had a long driving day and with beautiful weather we were able to make the most of the spectacular scenery. We drove from the top of Lake Wanaka through Wanaka and stopping at the town beach for a picnic. This was such a sleepy town previously but now it is the new chic handout with fancy boutique bars and homeware shops... It still has a nice character and feel with a bit more life. We took the pass near Cardrona ski town and looked over Queestown with the interesting flight path between the mountains, that went below us to the airport there. The next part of the road hung to the hillside with mountains reaching far up above us and a lake to the side before the land flattened out and gave way to parched farmland. Where we stayed had a similar feel to the Blair Athol that we know so well.もっと詳しく
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Lyndsay McDonnellAmazing to look down and see the flight path and plane below you but what fantastic scenery - you lucky couple to see it all. Have fun, love xxxx
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Tom RalphJust landed back at Manchester from West Indies, you guys having great fun love xx
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Lynda RalphFab scenery xxx
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日22
2017年2月28日火曜日 21:45
🌙 12 °C
海抜: 69 フィート
ニュージーランド Monkey Island -46.290222, 167.73573346°17’25” S 167°44’9” E
The South (West) coast - Orepuki
2017年2月28日, ニュージーランド ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Another long driving day through varied countryside. Went from low level rolling hills to huge rocky outcrops to forest and rugged coastline. Skimmed past the Fjordland area, calling in at Lumsden and Te Anau for old times sake. Sun was out so went for a swim at Frasers beach on lake Manipouri which has stunning mountains as a backdrop. Continued on to Orepuki which has miles of sandy beaches to walk along. Relaxed with a scone and jam on the beach - how civilised!もっと詳しく
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Dave WarwickAdamson & Son Drapers was built the same year as our house! Thank heavens for the purple towel also :-)
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mg.bigadventureScones seem to feature very highly on this leg of your trip! Will make a nice change from noodles for us when we get to NZ.
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Lyndsay McDonnellThe long sandy beach and the mountains could be Nairn but the photos tell a different story - so much more spectacular! Enjoy it all, lots of love xxxx
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日23
2017年3月1日水曜日
⛅ 31 °C
海抜: 131 フィート
ニュージーランド Morrison Beach -46.604164, 168.34155346°36’15” S 168°20’30” E
Bluff
2017年3月1日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We continued on our journey along the Southern Scenic Route stopping of to explore coves and 'towns' as we went. Cosy Cove was actually quite wild although once had a Maori community of about 40 huts. Found the old train in a rather quaint town called Riverton (more like a small village). There are very few current railway tracks in NZ and even less since the earthquake and fire have closed two lines. After shopping for a new sleeping mat again for Louisa as her previous one only lasted two weeks before that delaminated also we continued down to Bluff for a walk around Bluff hill (found a great downhill track that's currently closed). We saw plenty more Tui as well as NZ pigeons, terns, shearwaters and albatross playing in the wind. Bluff is the oldest European town in New Zealand, having been settled since 1824. Today was the start of the oyster season, if only we could stomach them!もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventureLove the signpost pic. The bird life sounds good. We're missing wildlife in SE Asia, after such an abundance in Costa Rica...
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Tom RalphCome on eat / eat and they go down well with bubbles xx
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Lyndsay McDonnellThe sign just shows how far you are from home but I am sure you are not missing home with all the wonderful and interesting things you are doing and seeing. Just carry on having a wonderful time. Love xxxx
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2017年3月2日木曜日
⛅ 31 °C
海抜: 1,001 フィート
ニュージーランド Kenny Isle -41, 17441°0’0” S 174°0’0” E
Invercargill and the amazing Ashers camp
2017年3月2日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Spent the morning wandering the Heritage Trail of Invercargill, looking at buildings from the late 1800's to 1930's. A mix of churches and commercial properties. Invercargill is a mixed bag of a city which has clearly seen better days, which is a shame as there is some interesting architechture and certain parts of the city have a good feeling about them.
Continued East along the coast to the Waituna Wetlands to spot birds and carnivorous plants.
Stopped for the night at the Lignite pit cafe and secret garden. A converted lignite/coal pit that has been turned into a beautiful garden and lake with various tiered walkways and hidden seating areas. As there was a gale forecast, the owner suggested camping in the secret garden. This turned out to be a concrete floored greenhouse full of plants and shrubs. The fairy lights gave the impression of sleeping under the stars. A bit like sleeping in a garden centre, but the best/random place we've pitched the tent - ever!!もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventureWHAT - do you really mean your greenhouse camping spot was better than the coal pit we pitched our tents in in S.America??? Surely not!
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Lyndsay McDonnellLove the secret garden and your sleeping arrangements. How kind of the owner. Keep happy. Love xxxx
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日25
2017年3月3日金曜日 17:49
⛅ 31 °C
海抜: 30 フィート
ニュージーランド South Head -46.650524, 169.10332646°39’2” S 169°6’12” E
Catlins Coastal Heritage Trail
2017年3月3日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Got away early while it was still calm and sunny to explore this wild, beautiful coastline and learn a bit about the history of this place. Coincidentally our first stop was at a village called Fortrose, named so because of a Scottish drover who claimed it was similar to Fortrose in Scotland. We watched sea lions wrestling with each other at Waipapa Point, where a wooden lighthouse was built after NZ's worst maritime disaster when 131 people died after a ship sank in 1881. Children from the local school raised enough mobey to buy a headstone for the mass grave that they were buried in. Having been to the most northern point of the South Island we visited the southernmost point of mainland NZ, called Slope Point. We were nearer to the South Pole than the Equator. That may be why we were then greeted with howling winds and pouring rain for our visit to Curio Bay! Careful planning so we were there at low tide meant we could see one of the world's finest fossil forests. Petrified stumps, fallen trees and fern imprints from the Jurassic period are 180 million years old. We saw more Hector dolphins (they are meant to be rare) at Porpoise Bay before deciding to get out of the storm and back to the shelter of our secret garden again. Even the seagulls found shelter behind seaweed and the trees grow at funny angles.もっと詳しく
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mg.bigadventureLooks wild!
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Dave WarwickI love all the great sculptures you've seen. Like the chain especially, was there a giant plug at the end? :-)
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Lynda RalphWet & wild winds there xxx
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Lyndsay McDonnellThe fossil beach looks very interesting. Carrie would have been pleased if her trees had been at that angle instead of being blown over in the high winds last week. Enjoy it all. Love xxxx
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日26
2017年3月4日土曜日 23:08
☀️ 14 °C
海抜: 151 フィート
ニュージーランド Dans Hill -46.412578, 169.72029446°24’45” S 169°43’13” E
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2017年3月4日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Time to leave our sheltered campsite this morning although it's continued to be very windy all day. We went to Mclean Falls which were spectacular with a single fall of 22 meters. We tried to go to Cathedral Caves but a 5 meter swell, even at low tide, meant it was unsafe to visit them. Papatowai beach was a great picnic spot and a chance to search the rock pools for fossils whilst watchibg the spray coming off the crest of the waves. Just a little further along another gravel road we went to Jack's Blowhole that was 200 meters inland where the sea came crashing into. Plenty of sea lions at the base of the Nugget Point and lighthouse. It was odd standing on the narrow peninsula with the rough sea on one side and calm sea on the other. A short distance away was Roaring Bay where we saw a rare yellow eyed penguin that had just come back to shore for the evening. Treated ourselves to a 'cabin' for the night (bunkbed, kettle, heater, tv and dvd player) to escape the strong winds and watched a film, luxury!もっと詳しく
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Lynda RalphWaterfalls look beautiful & sure it was a real treat to stay in a cabin, out of the wind, especially with a film to watch - even luxurious!!! Very cute penguin. Take care & enjoy xxx
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Looks beautiful, glad you treated yourself to some luxury. Keep safe love Gem x
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Lyndsay McDonnellCan't believe you treated yourselves to a cabin and luxury after your secret garden but it must have been great to watch a film. I see you have found another penguin!!!! Hope the weather gets better, love xxxx
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