Auckland

A night at Jetpark Hotel Auckland to split the flight to Santiago. Tracey struggling to find gluten free food, and also suffering from a virus she came down with as we left Australia.
A night at Jetpark Hotel Auckland to split the flight to Santiago. Tracey struggling to find gluten free food, and also suffering from a virus she came down with as we left Australia.
After meeting Peter & Anita at Santiago airport, we took an early flight to PN. RIchie was there to meet us & take us to our accommodation. Pat, Tim, Jess & I shared a dome tent, while Peter & AnitaRead more
WELCOME CTR - TORRES DEL PAINE, return
We were bussed to Torres Del Paine NP, but we didn't start the trek until 9.40am. At the Chilean Refuge (6/10 of the way up) and recovering from jetlag andRead more
We had a good night's rest in Richie's "rustic" cabins, which included splitting our own wood for the stove which heated the water & making scrambled eggs for breakfast (Thanks Tim). It was anRead more
Last night, we slept in Rooftop tents. Wow! Won't forget that experience in a hurry. Camp Francis is built on such a steep slope that they have used these tents on stilts to accommodate guests.Read more
REFUGIO GRAY - REFUGIO PAINE GRANDE -Boat & bus to PN
Today we hiked the 11km back to Paine Grande to catch the ferry and bus back to Puerto Natales. An easier walk today, with the climb up the almostRead more
After a very late night we had a bus to catch at 7:30. The water didn't work till I messaged Ricci at 6am, then it went off again fifteen minutes later.
The six hour bus trip to El Calafate inRead more
We booked a trip to the glacier with PatagoniaChic. About and hour bus trip out there with interesting commentary from our guide, then plenty of time to walk the "balconies", and a boat trip acrossRead more
Matthew Esler Gah, that's bad luck about the virus. Hopefully not from us! #MelbourneHouseofPlague