And We are Off... EWR to HNL
2023年1月5日, アメリカ ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Early start for the flight Newark to Honolulu. Excited to get started
Relaxing in Waikiki
2023年1月6日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Today was for unwinding and exploring Waikiki. Took a nice AM hike to Diamond Head Lighthouse. In the afternoon we walked in crowded Waikiki and had poke for lunch.
Afternoon touring Hawaii
2023年1月7日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We arrived on the Big Island. Our friends Chuck and Terri took us out to lunch, then we toured around. Visited Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, Laupahoehoe Beach Park, Waipiʻo Valley Lookout.
Day 1 in Hawaii
2023年1月8日, アメリカ ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
A big day of touring with Chuck and Terri. We drove up to the Mauna Kea observatories. We hiked the Kaulana Nature Trail where we launched on the Huli barbeque (yum). The over to the Kona side of theもっと詳しく
Spectacular Hawaii
2023年1月10日, アメリカ ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Today we toured the western side of the island of Hawaii. First stop was Akaka Falls. It's twice as tall as Niagra. We then explored Kaulana Caves. We didn't go too far inside, but it was veryもっと詳しく
Auckland Day 1
2023年1月14日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We spent the day relaxing and exploring Auckland. Our flat is on Princes Wharf which provides a lovely view of the harbor. The next morning we woke to a beautiful sunrise....just as a mega cruise shipもっと詳しく
Harborside Auckland
2023年1月15日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We fully enjoyed our stay at Princes Wharf. Watching cruise ships come and go, including the morning arrival of the Queen Elizabeth. So many restaurants in the neighborhood to enjoy. I even got aもっと詳しく
Dunedin
2023年1月16日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Our last night before the tour is in the gold mining town of Dunedin. Visited the Chinese Gardens and art museum
Yellow eyed penguin
2023年1月17日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
The rarest in the world. We learned all about them at the rescue center then hiked to their nesting area.
Larnach Castle
2023年1月17日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Our first night in a castle. We met the group at a welcome dinner, and we are on our way
Arrival Stewart Island
2023年1月18日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
20 min plane ride in a 10 seat plane from Invercargil to Oban on Stewart Island. We have two nights here to hunt the elusive brown kiwi.
Kiwis in the wild
2023年1月18日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Night hike with red lights and we found several Stewart Island Brown Kiwis.
Ulva Island
2023年1月19日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We spent the day on the water searching for little blue penguins (found none) and other birds, sea lions, seals (found plenty). We lunched on the boat and motored to Ulva Island, a bird sanctuary.もっと詳しく
Travel day to Te Anau
2023年1月20日, Tasman Sea ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Today was mostly travel. A flight out of Stewart Island and a van ride up the coast and into the Fijordlands. We had a great lunch at Orepuki Beach Cafe. And a stop at a bird sanctuary to see the rareもっと詳しく
Milford Sound
2023年1月21日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Up super early in Te Anau to beat the crowds at Milford Sound. Increadable! We had a private boat for just our group that could hold maybe 80. So spectacular. The rest of the day is pretty much in theもっと詳しく
Mou Waho
2023年1月22日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
A boat ride from Wanaka marina to the island of Mou Waho in Lake Wanaka. At the top of the island is a little lake with a littler island on it. I swam to that island so I could be on an island in aもっと詳しく
Wanaka
2023年1月22日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We had a full day in Wanaka. Starting with the trip to Mou Waho. In the afternoon the two of us had a bike ride along the lake. We stopped at the famous Tree in the Lake. The water has been really lowもっと詳しく
Travel Day to Lake Moeraki
2023年1月22日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
The day started with a few short walks to visit the blue pools, waterfalls and over to the west coast. We had lunch at a wonderful spot and ate local lobster. A quick stop at an overlook beforeもっと詳しく
Ship Creek
2023年1月24日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
The morning was a walk at Ship Creek. Lots to learn about the flora from our guide Gerry. We hit the beach to find Hector and Dusky dolphins, and pick up jade on the beach. We found some low gradeもっと詳しく
Lake Moeraki
2023年1月24日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We learned all about the Kiekie and Kahikatea trees. The fungus was used for a new MS drug. We watched eels being fed and had a great lamb (back strap cut) dinner. Then went out at night to look atもっと詳しく
Franz Joseph
2023年1月25日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Sotopped in the AM to see the Kiwi hatching center. All but extinct due to invasive stoats and possum (the fuzzy Aussie kind) and Tuatara Lizards, also endangered.
Arthur's Pass
2023年1月25日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
A long day of driving and we climbed up to the mountains. Not as much snow as I expected here. A big day planned for tomorrow.
Fox Glacier
2023年1月25日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Stopped to view the glacier along the drive. Pretty far away.
Lake Pearson
2023年1月26日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Kayak trip on Lake Pearson. Then weeding invasive pine trees. Learned about braided rivers. And of course looking for birds.
Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
2023年1月26日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
A hike up the mountain to a wonderful waterfall. Of course this is the only time in the trip so far with significant rain. Came back to the lodge through Arthur's Pass.
旅行者Have a great trip, love mom dad