Friday 13th April 2018 Whitianga

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 know it seems simple enough, forget pronouncing any vowels, and little tricks like wh = f,  I mean, how could you possibly get it whrkng wrong!

Friday the 13th in Whitianga!  Such a relaxing day.

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Thurs 12th April 2018 Around Whitianga

This morning we headed out to explore the attractions around Whitianga. Continue reading

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Wed 11th April 2018 Exploring Coromandel Peninsula

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.

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Tuesday 10th April 2018 Waiheke Island to Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula

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 rough though, we could see why the Ferry to Coromandel Peninsula was cancelled.

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Waiheke Island Monday 9th April – last day on the Island

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

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Waiheke Island 8th April 2018

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 shining on another beautiful day in NZ.

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Waiheke Island Saturday 7th April 2018 Wedding Day

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.  It has that old car smell.  Such is life!

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Waiheke Island 6th April 2018

We had a late breakfast today, then packed up and headed over the road to the 11.30 ferry to Waiheke Island, a 40 minute trip. As we got ready to disembark Greg remembered we had forgotten to empty the safe! We obviously need more practice at holidays! ?

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Our New Zealand Adventures – Auckland

We had a good flight from Adelaide to Auckland, 4 hours.  On the flight we sat next to Ros a lady we have played bridge with.  A surprise to us both was her husband who she was travelling with, is Rod Marsh.

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Our New Zealand Adventures April 2018

Hello ?

At the airport, catching a plane at midday to Auckland NZ.  Going for M & G wedding.

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