May 4th 2018 Watermans Beach

Posted on 05/05/2018 by Deb and Greg

Had a great day today, my birthday. Usually feels strange not being at home on my birthday, but not this year. Had fun with Greg and Karlien and enjoyed all of my birthday cards Greg brought with him and messages from home and overseas, oh yes and Haighs truffles before breakfast.

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Number of Views :1314
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Thursday 3rd May 2018 Adelaide to Watermans Beach WA

Posted on 04/05/2018 by Deb and Greg

We caught the 2pm flight to Perth a 31/2hr flight. Karlien flew from Sydney, 5hr flight, her plane landing 10 minutes after ours. We met at the luggage carousel, then collected our car – a hybrid, that is a first for us, took about 40 minutes to get to our Airbnb at Watermans Bay (28 km) in peak hour traffic.
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Number of Views :1426
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15 th April 2018 Homeward Bound

Posted on 16/04/2018 by Greg

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 we were never going to be late! Continue reading →

Number of Views :2271
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Saturday 14th April 2018 Whitianga to Auckland

Posted on 14/04/2018 by Greg

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 eggs for our last breakfast. It was very nice and very welcomed. Continue reading →

Number of Views :1815
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Friday 13th April 2018 Whitianga

Posted on 13/04/2018 by Greg

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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Number of Views :1838
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Thurs 12th April 2018 Around Whitianga

Posted on 13/04/2018 by Greg

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

Number of Views :1620
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Wed 11th April 2018 Exploring Coromandel Peninsula

Posted on 11/04/2018 by Deb and Greg

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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Number of Views :1230
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Tuesday 10th April 2018 Waiheke Island to Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula

Posted on 10/04/2018 by Deb and Greg

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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Number of Views :1272
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Waiheke Island Monday 9th April – last day on the Island

Posted on 09/04/2018 by Deb and Greg

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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Number of Views :1219
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Waiheke Island 8th April 2018

Posted on 09/04/2018 by Deb and Greg

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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Number of Views :1458
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