Waves Motel Orewa

... behind us. Bird life is fantastic. Went out for a meal but all really tired so in bed by 11:30 PM,all (except me) had a really good night sleep. It was freezing last night, we were all shivering walking back from restaurant, probably around 2 deg C I recon. Heading off further north this morning, don&#8217;t know where yet.<br><br>

... tour guide was a Maori man named Tawhiri. He brought us to the Waipoua Forest while it was still bright. We were each given head torches so we looked like very fashionable miners walking around! When I describe what we did, it will sound a bit weird, mad or even crazy but it was something that you really had to be there for it to fully appreciate it. <br><br>The Waipoua Forest is home to giant Kauri trees. This is where the Maori legend Te<br>Matua Ngahere lives. Te Matua ...

... Americas Cup a few years ago. They certainly have a long sailing history and this is for sure the City of Sails! We have really enjoyed our stay in Auckland so far, but tomorrow we are picking up our car to drive up to Bay of Islands where we will stay at least 3 nights. But we are planning to go back to Auckland on Sunday and hopefully stay with Jon &amp; Robyn and get to go out on their yacht. That would be great! Lots of love from The City of Sails XX L&amp;M

... the Ducatti's in the race before taking the checkered flag at the twist of a throttle - Kiwi Legend that late John Britton. The Classic HQ Holden made of corrugated iron was still there much to my pleasure, but the most important exhibition there was all about the Treaty Of Waitangi, the history of it and the facts behind the disputes that continue between the Maori and the Crown today. After reading the whole display, it makes it really hard to listen to an un-informed opinion ...

From Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania to Auckland, New Zealand. On Saturday January 31, we had a leisurely breakfast in the open-air dining room overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.  We had some time to finish packing our bags and walk around the hotel taking a few more photos.  Then, at 11:45, the shuttle came to take us to the airport, and our extended voyage had begun. We arrived at Zanzibar airport to catch our 25 minute fight (in a very small plane) to ...

... goes without saying that I am definitely not pleased with the diligence Kiwis display when it comes to securing their wireless networks. And finally, through a superhuman effort just before press time (belch), we were able to finish our Cadbury chocolate tasting research. It was an onerous task that added five pounds to my waist, but, quite frankly, you're worth it. And, if you ever make it to this beautiful country, you won't have to bother ...

We drove from Whakatane to Orewa via the Coromandel Peninsula taking in the sights and then bypassed Auckland (this time) heading straight to the campsite. Just a quick over-nighter in Orewa before leaving for Whangarei and Tutukaka tomorrow for some serious scubs diving!

... kamen mit ihren Booten und es wurde ziemlich laut. Alles fing so um 6h an und so fuhren wir in die Naehe von Goat Island. Wir gingen jedoch nicht zur Insel, hatten bloss einen Blick drauf. Danach gings fruehstuecken in ein kleines Cafe und weiter nach Sandsplit, aber bloss fuer kurze Zeit, war nichts besonderes. Wir fuhren zurueck nach Warkworth und hielten in einem schoenen Weingut Namens Morris &amp; James Cafe ...

... we were expecting it just to be me and becca and a can of spam ahahahahahah) janet is a wonderful cook and i tucked in heartily. the deserts were especially good for becca homemade trifle was so enjoyed by becca that she went back for more. Me and becca exchnaged presents (all for under $10) my christmas haul included: a pen,a puzzle book, a build your own warship, a freddo frog and two postcards. i ...

De volgende ochtend heb ik de bus naar Auckland gepakt en toevallig was Hilde daar weer, dat was nou de derde keer! Erg grappig hoe vaak je mensen hier soms weer tegenkomt: opeens is het dan toch een erg klein land.<br><br>Ik heb enkele dagen terug contact gehad met Katie (en Campbell) uit Puhoi, die erg graag mensen wilden hebben om wat dingen rond het huis te doen tegen maaltijd en accomodatie. Schoonmaken, verven, opruimen... 3 uurtjes per dag. Klinkt ...