Blogs from Oceania - page 6506

As we count down the days until we board our plane and head OS we thought that it may be appropriate to have a party to say goodbye to our friends. The venue: Matt’s place (formerly Tyson’s too) at Toowong. The purpose: one last night of fun with everyone. I’m sure all were disappointed that I forgot to bring Sing Star. (Well I was and maybe Anne too.) Anyways eventually everyone got over it and instead a dance floor was created in the kitchen. It seems that everyone had a relatively quiet night and no one got up to anything too exciting. Tyson was off to bed slightly early and I felt it necessary to keep jumping/sitting on him to wake him up every half hour or so (Much appreciated by Tyson I’m sure :p) Thanks ... read more

אז את הבוקר פתחנו דווקא במוסך.. מסתבר ששני הגלגלים הקדמיים שחוקים מדיי.. בכל מקרה, ויני, הניו זילנדי המקסים שהיינו אצלנו ביומיים האחרונים, דיבר עם איזה חבר שלו שהצליח לסדר לנו שני גלגלים כמעט חדשים במחיר טוב. איזה מזל שיש את ויני בעולם.. כמה שהוא עזר לנו... אחרי שסיימנו במוסך התחלנו את הנסיעה לכיוון הקייטלינס, שזה בעצם קטע כביש ארוך שאמורים לראות בו דברים שלא רואים כל יום - פינגווינים, אריות ים, דולפינים וכו'.. אמורים... תכל'ס, כל מה שהצלחנו לראות ביום הזה זה אריות ים, והרבה..כולל אחד בגודל הרכב שלנו בערך, ובחוף אחד שעצרנו בו הצלחנו לראות גם כמה סנפירים של דולפינים ששחו להם בים, אבל לצערנו לא יותר מזה, למרות שגם זה הספק נחמד.. מה שכן, הנוף היה ממש יפה , למרות שהיה מעונן והראות הייתה לא מי יודע מה.. בכל אופן, בסיומה של נסיעה די ... read more

On the 19th we headed to Waihi to check out the gold mine that is still in operation. The Martha Mine produces about 80% of NZ gold. We could walk along the top of the mine and look down into the huge pit that they have dug away. Dave liked the big machinery! From there we headed to Karangahake Gorge where we did a walk through old gold mining tunnels. The walk we did was called the Windows Walk, because the wall of main tunnel had been cut out at different spots along it so the waste rock could be dumped out into the Ohinemuri river 200ft below. It was a really good walk, with lots of chances for Dave to get lost in all the old mining tunnels if I’d let him. From there we ... read more

Spent the last coupkle of days at the hostel cleaning then on 18th headed to Arthurs Pass. Today we just waited for the couple who we are helping as they are getting married here. They arrived and we set up the outdoor education centre for them as tonight they are having a few family and friends for some food then the wedding tomorrow. Nigel and Lee, they are from Christchurch they contacted us through helpx wheer you do coupkle hours work for food and accomodation. Just helped out cleaning dishes and sevrving food.... read more

Sydney Bridge Climb After reading carry on scrolling more pics Today is the big day,for my second adventure in Sydney. I am a little apprehensive as I am not too keen on heights,however to come to Sydney and not do the "Climb" would be something I would regret for ever so "A Mans Got To Do What A Mans Got To Do." Known locally (Sydneysiders) as the 'Coat Hanger' and now more commonly as 'The Bridge' Sydney Bridge it is the widest long-span bridge in the world and is the largest steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour. The standards of industrial safety during construction were poor by today's standards. Sixteen workers died during construction, mainly from falling off the bridge. Several more were injured from unsafe working ... read more