It's been many years since either of us properly visited Christchurch, garden city of New Zealand. We had a blast last week there with Jamie.
Life on land
Traveling South To East To West Then South
It's hard to believe that only five days ago we were in the Art Deco capital city of Napier. Between then and now we've travelled far & wide.
Magical Morere and Mahia
I believe some places in the world are truly magical. For me, two of these are Morere Hot Springs and Mahia Peninsula.
Tauranga To Gisborne For Friends, Family, Food And Wine
As the UK heads into a second lockdown, we're celebtrating being in a COVID-free country having a wonderful time with friends & family.
Resting At Rays Before A Weekend With Friends
Our next camping spot after leaving Auckland on Wednesday 14th October was another fantastic free one at Ray's Rest Reserve.
Amigos & Ancestors In Auckland
Continuing our journey down the east coast of Northland a couple of weeks ago. We spent a few days catching up with friends and visiting Auckland.
Treaties And Toilets
A rather interesting combination, treaties and toilets! You'll understand how both are significant icons of New Zealand as you read on.
Discovering More New Zealand History
One of the reasons Barry often quotes for loving England and the UK is its long history. He’d often ask me, what the history of places we visited was.
Cooler From Karikari To Kerikeri
We'd been lucky on our journeys around the north of the north island, until last Thursday. At Te Paki Sand Dunes, the sky suggested impending darkness
Fun In The Fabulous Far North
Driving up, or down, Ninety Mile Beach is an amazing experience. I did it in March 2002 with my mum and dad on an organised day trip from Kerikeri.
First Impressions Of Campervan Life In NZ
“First impressions are lasting impressions” so the saying goes. If that’s true we’ve absolutely made the right decision!
Our New Home
Barry and I would like to introduce our readers to ‘NZAreandare’. We’ll be sharing our land based adventures in New Zealand with you here, and on our Facebook page, over the coming months ... Thank you to Wenderkreisen Auckland for sorting out the few things that weren’t quite as expected today. Barry is behind the … Continue reading Our New Home
Contented Nomads
Many months ago, during our lovely lockdown near Hurleston Junction, I reported to the COVID-19 Symptom Study I was experiencing a headache.
Finally IN New Zealand
After an incredibly convoluted, complex and challenging journey to our 'second home country', finally, we really are back IN New Zealand.
MIQ Day 8 – Feeling Spring-Like Again
I recall watching the trees budding and blossom sprouting as winter turned to spring during late March in the UK when we were 'locked down’.
MIQ Day 4 – Celebrating All The Fours
Forty-four years ago today, a monumental event in my life occurred. On 26th August 1976, at 10.36 pm, my eldest daughter Lisa Marie was born.
MIQ Day 3 – Test Day
Today was the first COVID-19 compulsory MIQ test day. We waited apprehensively, hoping someone would come early enough for us to be able to go outside
MIQ Day 2 – Back To Work
Today is our third day back in New Zealand; the second full day of Managed Isolation. Being 'stuck' in a lovely hotel room is beginning to feel like our 'new normal'. Admittedly it's frustrating at times, as there are obviously things we want to get sorted now we're here but are unable to. But it … Continue reading MIQ Day 2 – Back To Work
MIQ Day 1 – Settling In Nicely
In case you're not aware, MIQ stands for Managed Isolation and Quarantine. Part of the NZ government's 'Unite Against COVID-19' plan ...
Feeling Welcomed Home
Have you heard of Dave Dobbyn? He sings a very 'famous in New Zealand' song called 'Welcome Home' which I've been listening to rather a lot recently.