Category Archives: 2018 04 New Zealand

We had set our alarms, yes both of us set one, for 5:50, with the aim of being checked out by 6:20 and checked-in by 6:45. Mission accomplished, but we did get a slight headstart, Deb woke around 4’ish, so … Continue reading →

Our day started very slowly and easily. There was lots of rain and wind overnight and it was pouring in Whitianga all morning until around 11:30am. Our hosts at Woodyhanger Lodge, Warren and Carol, cooked us up some bacon and … Continue reading →

It has been remiss of us to have left this so late in our trip, but we really have to give our heart felt apologises to all the Kiwi’s out there for the way we have butchered your language. I … Continue reading →

This morning we headed out to explore the attractions around Whitianga. Number of Views :1168

Was a cold, wet and windy night. The South Island is covered in snow, which explains the bitter day we had.  Even though it was cold 13C the sun was shining and we had a lovely day exploring the Peninsula. … Continue reading →

Was very windy and rained overnight.  We were up early, 6am, left 59 Q  before 7am and on the 7.30am Ferry from Waiheke to Auckland. Fortunately the rain had stopped and we didn’t get drenched in transit.  The sea was … Continue reading →

We had the best day today. Had about 10 hours sleep, bliss.   The weather was perfect again, low 20’s and sunny. Number of Views :771

Had a lazy morning soaking up the views from our Airbnb, left about 11.30am and wandered the Main Street if Oneroa. It has a village feel, lots of cafes, upmarket shops and beautiful views over the bay. The sun was … Continue reading →

We were at the car rental place at 9am, took an hour but we got a cash refund and a 20 year old replacement car, not as nice but it goes ? and air conditioning is really only a fan. … Continue reading →