March 2 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
One cannot visit Nelson and not go see where Pics comes from! What an interesting man Pic is and what an interesting visit. It all started in a stainless steel concrete mixer in his garage.
We wereRead more
March 1 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A great place to set up the whare. Sheila had a couple rounds of golf and that means we can stay free. No power but toilets showers water and a nice cafe are all part of the deal.
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February 28 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Our most distant stop. This family hosts an annual Sports Days. Beautiful property and they are building a new home...
February 28 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
5th generation sheep farmers offered a great tour. Doing it tough with the possum fur industry worth more to them than 2000 head of sheep, plus the loss of most of their cattle to poachers from theRead more
February 28 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Luxurious accommodation in the quiet of the Sounds. Dropped a couple groups here for lunch ... we went on to picnic at the next stop.
February 28 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Booked our tix, packed our lunch and had a lovely day on the water. Levon is as much a comedic entertainer as a skilled pilot. Run by Marlborough Tours who have the contract with NZ Post for mailRead more
February 23 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Edwin Fox lays claim to a string of astounding facts:
- oldest merchant ship in the world
- 9th oldest ship in the world
- built 1853
- only surviving Australian convict ship out of 1040 ships
-Read more
February 23 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 17 °CInto Picton today as ferry arrived late yesterday. Very scenic drive getting there. Looking out unto Queen Charlotte Sound...
Richard n Sheila Travels
Waimahara Wharf, Shakespeare Bay. Timber out ... looks like pines that were growing among native bush. some areas appear to be killing pines while still standing - dead brown needles in large batches.
February 22 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 19 °CBase for a few nights. A very well maintained DOC campground right on the water's edge. Bit of a drama getting familiar with the DOC online system but seems we now have a 12 month pass ... yay.
February 22 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Just enough time to put in a brief appearance at the protest. Friendly bunch...
