On the swing bridge. No comments about swinging please, I had to stop Ian using the "kiss me somewhere smelly" joke at Rotarua. (Ha ha got it in From Ian)
Day 37 Abel Tasman National park. Kms driven 140 December 3rd 2013 Breakfast was included the first morning but it was breakfast in our room so Ian stayed in his dressing gown (Ian is a fan of the hotel dressing gown) and had breakfast on the very small balcony. Not quite the view of Brisbane!
Once I got him dressed we set off to the Abel Tasman National Park. This park does not have any roads so the only routes to it are on foot or boat. It's about an hou ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more
We are a couple about to embark on our 'holiday of a lifetime'. Back over 20 years ago we decided to leave a trip to Australia till we had time to do it properly. We are now in our 50's and are off for a 6 week trip to Australia and New Zealand. As well as our first trip to Oceania it is also our first travel blog! Wish us luck!!!... full info