We arrived late on the 23rd December in Waikiki. This was a little confusing since we had left Auckland on the 24th December mid day. Still we dropped out things and we straight out to the cocktail bar next door to toast our hello to Hawaii. A couple of Mai Thais and mango mojitos and… Continue reading Waikiki and the worlds longest queue!
Month: December 2015
Auckland spin
It was hard to absorb we were in our last few days in New Zealand. We dropped off the hire car and headed to our final destination of Auckland. It was strange to be in a city again after being surrounded by so much natural beauty but still the sun was shining and could console… Continue reading Auckland spin
Beautiful Beaches
The recommendation from Roge of Rotorua was to drive up the west side of the peninsula via Coromandle to Whitianga rather than the east side we had planned. He said you get the better views. The roads are small, windy and on the edge of cliffs. In comparison to the great ocean road in Australia,… Continue reading Beautiful Beaches
It all gets a bit smelly!
Ok so the next few days got a bit smelly. No nothing to do with Erich but the next few day we were in volcano craters with hot springs, mud pools, and geysers. First we spent a day at Lake Taupo, which is stunning. Our hotel overlooked the lake and going direct out the back… Continue reading It all gets a bit smelly!
Wonderful Wellington
Well well Wellington, what a surprise. We had a wonderful time here and we’re spoilt again with the nost beautiful weather. We headed off into town in search of Cuba street and some dinner. The city has a wonderful relaxed buzz around it and a great atmosphere. After a few beers and fantastic dinner,… Continue reading Wonderful Wellington
Last of the South Island
We set off from Queenstown in the sunshine for our next destination of Franz Josef. Stopping for a coffee en route, the owner gave us a handful of hints where to go on the way. Can’t beat local knowledge, blue pools, rope swing bridges, various waterfalls and beautiful walks. The ride to Franz… Continue reading Last of the South Island
The only way is up…
Queenstown, the city too big for its boots! Ultimate adventure thrillers base camp. For us to be big kids again. Having booked an apartment with 360 degree views of the water and hills we had our first night in enjoying some home cooked food and salad and great NZ beers and wine. In… Continue reading The only way is up…
Going south
Dunedin was a mixed bag. We first visited an indoor rainforest to see the most beautiful butterflies. Although mostly aimed at children it was a fascinating place and made lots of new fluttery friends which landed on you and surrounded you … We were in for a nature day and following recommendations headed to… Continue reading Going south
New Zealand
New Zealand, new land. Neither Erich or I had been to New Zealand before so we were both really excited especially having heard so many great things from different people. We landed into Christchurch to begin our tour of the South Island to begin with. Prior to leaving I had told Erich that Christchurch was… Continue reading New Zealand
More Tazmania
Our St Helens “villa” was fantastic with a view our over the water and harbour. After such a long drive a night in with home cooking and beautiful wind on the terrace admiring the views were called for. It was amazing sunshine in the morning and after breakfast again in the terrace we set… Continue reading More Tazmania