After many years of wanting to visit, we finally got to hang out with Jenny and family in Gladstone and discover many gems of the region.
Life on land
Uki And An Inland Road Trip To Gladstone
Following the busyness of Brizzy, we headed to the calm of Uki, before driving inland through small settlements to Jenny's home Gladstone.
A Few Days In Bustling Big Brisbane/Meeanjin
After the remoteness and spirituality of the Red Centre, we spent a few days in busy Brisbane where we found a few surprising treasures ...
The Remarkable Red Centre Part Three – A Pilgrimage To Mparntwe/Alice Springs
Visiting Mparntwe, Alice Springs, was a bit of a pilgrimage for me. One of my dearest friends died there in 2007. What a beautiful place ...
The Remarkable Red Centre Part Two – Watarrka And The Mereenie Loop Road
Continuing Sandra's Red Centre Way adventures, we drove from Uluru to Kings Canyon, and onto the unsealed & remote Mereenie Loop Road ...
A Teutenberg Reunion In Sydney
Having been unable to get the four Teutenberg siblings together on our last NZ trip, I was determined to make it happen this time ...
Trans-Alpine Kea Encounters
A long-held wish of Barry's was to travel across the alpine region of the South Island by train. Seeing keas close-up was Sandra's aim ...
Our Failed Free Campervan Relocation Adventure
What a great find - a free camper van for ten days to adventure between Auckland and Christchurch. What could possibly go wrong? Well ...
Reflecting On Our Experience Of Cyclone Gabrielle’s Devastation
On 13th February, severe tropical cyclone Gabrielle arrived in Gisborne. The effects continue to be felt. Here we share our experiences ...
Rather Wet Yet Wonderful Times In Gisborne And Rarotonga
Although the weather has been, and continues to be, erratic and predominantly wet, we're adoring being back in Gisborne with family & friends.
Reluctantly Leaving Liverpool
During our second week moored in Liverpool, we went to a family wedding in Devon, then explored more of the city together and with a friend.
Having A Bit Of A Blogging Break
It's always tricky adjusting to life after being in another hemisphere. We're catching up with family & friends and not doing much blogging ...
Joining The Dots In Arthurs Pass
Having travelled eastwards from the west coast to Arthur's Pass Village in February, we subsequently journeyed westwards with friends in May.
Settling Back In Blighty On Board NB Areandare
Leaving Gisborne on Sunday 1st August, we flew back to the UK on Thursday 5th August. It's an interesting time to be flying that's for sure!
Sights And Delights From Lake Wakitipu to Christchurch
At the end of April we headed to Lake Tekapo, expecting to be blown away by its beauty. Did it live up to our expectations?
Mount Cook Village, Tasman Glacier And Back To Lake Pukaki
After our incredible experience on the Hooker Valley Walk, we explored Mount Cook Village and the Tasman Glacier. How would they compare?
Visiting A Vanished World
Our itinerary often alters due to fascinating things we find along the way. Oamaru, Duntroon & The Vanished World were well worth seeing.
In Awe Of Yellow Eyed Penguins And Moeraki Boulders
Sharing photographs, videos and stories of our precious time in April 2021 with yellow-eyed penguins and the marvellous Moeraki boulders.
Adorable Dunedin Buildings People Albatrosses and Penguins
We're not all that comfortable in big cities, but Dunedin managed to impress us regardless. Mostly the outstanding Otago Peninsula.
Entranced By The Catlins Heritage Trail
Having planned only two blogs about our adventures in the Catlins, we realised there's so much amazingness three are needed to do it justice.