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Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell November 4th 2009

One more cup of coffee for the road One more cup of coffee 'fore I go To the valley below Bob Dylan It was a perfect morning and I was in the perfect mood to enjoy it. The sun was shining but the day was still cool, and with no overnight dew my tent was dry when I packed it up. I was fed and watered and the road lay before me - full of promise. What more could a person want? Coffee! Even before I'd reached the 100 kph sign on the outskirts of Russell the thought had flashed through my mind. What could make a perfect day more perfect? A big steaming latte, frothy on the top with one of those tubes of white sugar (or better still brown) poured onto it and stirred ... read more
Russell Waterfront
17 Kilometres to Go
Modern Sculpture on the Road to Oakura

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell October 13th 2009

ca y est, apres cette semaine de dingue au States et un vol de 13h au dessus du pacifique, nous sommes finalement arrive en Nouvelle-Zelande...Pays longuement attendu, mais malheureusement l'acceuil de la meteo ne fut pas a la hauteur de nos attentes et la pluie nous attendait a la sortie de l'aeroport. Nous avons attendu en vain pendant trois jours que le soleil fasse sont apparition dans un petit camping proche de Auckland...mais une fois que la tente a commence a montrer des signes de faiblesse face a la pluie incessante et surtout le fait que celle-ci etant minuscule, nos sacs doivent passer la nuit sous l'auvent qui lui est encore plus mouille, nous avons decide de partir vers le nord a la recherche de cieux plus clement. Une journee d'auto-stop et 5 rides plus tard, ... read more
The harbour of Auckland
New Zealand - New Emirates
Auckland by night

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell September 27th 2009

Today, the banter started with the early rise. The last hour of last night was debating how early we’d leave. Uncle Donald wanted 0500 as apparently, unbeknown to me, he has a habit of waking about 0400 - even at weekends. Aunt Yvonne and Claire reckoned nearer 9, I opted for a general stance of the later the better. I surprised all being ready at 8am, and luckily the bus was rolling out north about half 8. The weather was heavy rain with no end in sight - albeit the forecast predicted clearing from the north. The drive up was in hindsight ruined by the rain. It would appear that this was Uncle Don and Aunt Yvonne’s seemingly thousand’th trip up here with visitors. So I tried to make it as painless as possible by using ... read more
Russell
Bay of Islands
Russell Pub

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell September 8th 2009

Was super lazy this morning. Weather got a bit cooler and cloudy. I finally got my butt in gear and headed down to the wharf and caught the little ferry over to Russell. It's about a 15 minute ferry ride and only costs $10 return. Russell isn't a very big place. It's the sight where a maori activist brought down the flag about times. There is another town on the island that was the first capital city of New Zealand. I walked around and stopped for some lunch and ate down by the sea front with a flock of seagulls (hehe) watching my every move. One seagull wouldn't let any other birds come near me which was funny to watch. I fed him a few chips and walked around the town. I found Christ church which ... read more
more boats
Pretty yard
cool flower

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell August 15th 2009

We have done so much and seen so much we are having a hard time keeping up with ourselves. Was unable to add text to photos as I ran out of time but will fill you in when I get back. And yes I can hear you all say how much you are looking forward to that. LOL wish you were here.xxxx... read more
Our Niece
Maori Carvings
Whangarei Falls

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell April 10th 2009

April 9 - 14 - Bay of Islands and North of Auckland Wow, I can't believe I am a month behind on this entry! I don't know where the time goes.... Left Timaru late afternoon on Thurs. April 9th. Spent the night at the Airport Gateway Motel in an awesome 3 bedroom, 2 bath, full kitchen room. We wished we had arrived earlier to enjoy it as we knew the next 9 nights in a camper van were going to be tight quarters! We were taken by limo to the airport for our 7am flight to Auckland. It took until nearly noon to get settled with the camper van and get on the road. It was Good Friday and we were unaware that nearly everything shuts down. We've heard that only 1/3 of all New Zealanders ... read more
Lisa in Camper Van
Swordfish Club
Gregg and kids

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell February 23rd 2009

Day 10 / 11 Stopped at the Hururu falls and took 5km track across Mangrove swamp (wooden walkway!) to the historic Waitangi treaty grounds where the original treaty between the British and the Mauris was signed. First night near Pahia, then next morning across on the 10minute car ferry to Russell. Superb campsite position with view over town and bay. Went on fast catamaran cruise - saw dolphins, some of the 146 islands, went through the "hole in the rock" and then had an hour on Urupukapuka island when sun finally came out properly and the bay of islands was seen at its best.... read more
Bay of Islands
Bay cruiser

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell February 2nd 2009

We will have another go at putting the photos up - not sure what went wrong last time!!... read more
First wild Dolphin
Lunch Break
On the Cream Trip

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell February 1st 2009

Left Orewa on Friday 30th after driving round to sort out a mobile phone for NZ numbers!! Drove North towards our next destination Bay of Islands stopping en route at Whangarei Falls for lunch. Headed for Opua and caught the ferry to Russell. Russell was the first European settlement in NZ and is a beautiful little colonial town, ideally based for exploring Bay of Islands. Campsite has all mod cons and we had a really good terraced site overlooking the Bay towards Paihai. On Sat 31st we booked ‘The Cream Trip’ - the last Royal Mail boat that travels round numerous small bays and inlets delivering mail and stores to the Islands. Full day trip 9 - 4.00 - what a fantastic day exceeded all expectations - weather very hot (29/30 degrees C) and brilliant sunshine. ... read more
Bay of Islands
A Shady Tree
Our New Home

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell December 10th 2008

Hier koennt ihr euch das Video ansehen. Allerdings konnte ich nur einen kurzen Teil davon hochladen. ... read more




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