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So this is where we stayed last night where Mr Fogg was not impressed. I loved the old house (huge) built circa 1920s and what I’d call scruffy chic (or in other words, kitted out via antiques shops and plenty … Continue reading
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Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu The longest place name in the world. Located on the far and very remote eastern shores of North Island, New Zealand. Land of sheep, more sheep, one very rough bar and absolutely no mobile phone signal of any kind. … Continue reading
Oh boy, it’s nearly time to leave the North Island and cross to the South for the next stage of our trip. We have spent 10 nights here and travelled approx 860km. We have two more days in the North … Continue reading
Ah the great delights of travelling and moving on each night. This brings some challenges of what to carry (you don’t want to be lugging bags and bags from the car each night and back again the next morning) so … Continue reading
Welcome to Rotorua, home of the thermal baths and all things muddy, bubbly and smelly. This is the oversized bath in our hotel room. Any guesses as to how long it will take to fill it?? I’m afraid the one … Continue reading
PS Although we cannot tell you anything, we can confirm we tried the beer brewed for the LOTR film actors, crew and extras. At only 1% alcohol you can drink all day and not get drunk. Next stop Rotorua! [Posted … Continue reading
Today we are touring the Waitomo Caves. You get lots of choices for tours- they range from Rambo ratings out of 10 right down to pussy level. Although Mr Fogg would have loved to do the tours that included a … Continue reading
We’ve had five nights in New Zealand so far and this is about to be our sixth. Of all the evenings this is the absolute best for me. Sitting here outside a hobbit hole watching the sun descend down over … Continue reading
On the way to Waitomo we stopped off at the famous Paeroa, original home of a famous drink invented and brewed here. We just had to try it. Paeroa itself looks to have died some time ago (ok so it … Continue reading
Oh my!!! What should have been a quiet relaxing evening at the Pauanui Pines Motel is in fact hell on earth. This is the delightful view from our goldfish bowl room, strategically located next to all mod cons- the guest … Continue reading