Here are the photos I took on the Great Barrier Reef. Most aren't mine , they came on the disk and I'm using this to back them up. I'm also assured that with a little Photoshop'ing all the colour will come back into them!

The historical ?,....no offends though...the history only starts about 200 yrs ago ? Saw a lot of buildings of this era maintained well...was also some classic car shows....sounds very classic trip...they was a club for me to hang around at least...

After Tongariro, we drove around Lake Taupo and then across to Napier on the east coast. Along the way we visited the Huka Falls, where masses of water force through a small canyon on the Waikato River. Stopped by at a few places, like the Honey Hive where you could see bees in hives and taste local honeys. The hives were transparent and had pip...

Spent an enjoyable two weeks in Napier; it really was wonderful to see Deano and Jen - and get off the road for a while! Took the bus down from Taupo and was taken in by the very scenic route to the east coast. But what a great feeling it is to catch up with friends in person we haven't seen for over 2 years! The town itself is known for its art...

Napier is a warm, inviting and viby city. It reminded me of Grahams Town during the annual Grahams Town Art Festival - it oozes creativity among the 'old worldyness'. In 1931 an earthquake and then fire devastated Napier's inner city. Out of the ashes grew Napier, Art Deco City, "an international icon of Art Deco style and sophistication" (as on...

Our morning started out a little slower than other other hove this day. The driving was starting to catch up with us already. We both felt like we were finally getting use the the timmer difference - even though we were still waking up a little earlier than we would have liked. After breakfast, quick morning rituals, and unplugging "HB" from her...

We arrived in Napier and it looked like something straight out of Back to the Future with all it's 1950's style Art Deco buildings. It was really pretty. We took a trip to the award winning aquarium which was pretty good and then to Opposum World - possibly the worst tourist attraction ever! It was basically a shop selling possum pelts that were...

So there I was in Napier, in the heart of wine country, for two days of rain and confusion. Napier itself is beautiful, very art deco, well-kept, some great homes and walks in the area, wine tasting trips on bikes included... but the weather just wouldn't allow too much of it. I can recommend the YHA though, Bob is such a darling. I got a discou...

Emma finally gets her horse-fix on a sheep and cattle station near the coast. Our valiant effort to reach Napier yesterday ended here last night, 30km north of the city. Despite arriving late and unannounced, the owner rustled up a guide for us, so this morning we're saddled up by 7am to avoid the heat of another promising scorcher. With just th...