Can I do Both?

For my regular and loyal readers I apologise for the absence of any regular posting activity! In October last year … Continue reading Can I do Both?

Out from the mud of a different kind

Often after prolonged rain I can be found squelching about in muddy gardens. While the rain hammers down outside, I … Continue reading Out from the mud of a different kind

Day 61. Leisurely drive to Tawharanui Regional Park for our final two night stay, before we returned our trusty Aramoana … Continue reading Last days

Day 60. Leaving our Bland Bay paradise behind we were suitably rested ready to make the most of our last … Continue reading Busby Head

Day 59. From Russell it was with heavy hearts we drove the Tutukara coast drive each road leading us closer … Continue reading A final taste of Paradise

Day 58. Russell – Fullers Great Sights Boat trip Bay of Islands ‘Cream Trip’. Our all day boat trip left … Continue reading Bay of Islands

Day 57. Mahinepua Peninsula Track 2 hour return. Three years ago in high season, this was a very busy track … Continue reading Our Tree still Stands!

Day 55. Puheke Hill – extinct volcano rising 130m above sea level. 20 minute misty climb to top. This very … Continue reading Karikari Peninsula

Day 53. Two hour drive to Cape Reinga top of New Zealand, open hills and distant dunes. DOC Tapotupotu – … Continue reading Cape Reinga

Day 51. Drive to Kauri Museum at Matakohe. Our fascination with these magnificent trees started three years previous on our … Continue reading Forest Giants, Lakes and Boulders