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Well, not quite a canyon but a gorge. We are in Launceston and my faith in Big4 parks is restored further by the lovely blonde lady on reception (so sorry, I can’t remember your name but you know who you are), who gives me great information about Launceston (pronounced ‘Lawn-cess-ton’) and restaurants, local things to…
After the major excitement of penguins the night before, we slept soundly and didn’t hear our apparently noisy neighbours in the hedge during the night. However, a walk down to the beach did confirm all the activity.. Having had a nice chat with a fellow ‘RV-er’ Alan, we sorted out my ‘grey water’ removal problem.…
Tazmania has a number of national parks and today we are off to one of them – Cradle Mountain. But first, some ‘home maintenance’. I’ve topped up the water, now need to empty the ‘grey water’. Attach the hose, open the valve. and it goes…. or it doesn’t. Oh dear. Ask a neighbour… he’s stumped…
It’s early 4.30am but we are back in the groove. Excited. Maybe a little nervous, this is another unknown but we are ready! In-training receptionist Lainey hasn’t let us down. The taxi she booked for us arrives on time. 5.30am. Cases in, we are on our way and I’ve got away without any fruit for…
Greetings from Tazmania! Sorry it’s been a while but internet here is not the best, especially when you are in a camper van relying on a SIM is the middle of nowhere. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Day 42 and we are back in a very damp, grey and dull Auckland (no change there…
After 6 weeks of New Zealand exploration and discovery with Lynn and the last couple of weeks with Stuart, Diane, Zoe and Michael, it’s the day Julie and I set off to start our ‘Dynamic Duo’ part of our adventure. Tazmania, via Auckland, awaits. Breakfast was our usual fruit fiesta (I’ve never eaten so much…
It’s a full day of activity today which starts with a visit to a Polynesian Spa for a relaxing time in the geothermally heated mineral pools to rejuvenate the body. Didn’t quite go to plan as they said bring your bather , water bottle and flip-flops. Everything else was included when we booked. Wrong! We…
We leave our top notch place in Papamoa and hit the road for Rotorua. We have tickets. We can’t be late. This is a highlight of our trip. Even Lynn, who really knows nothing about the Hobbit or Lord of the Rings, is quite excited by it. We arrive in town. Ahead of schedule and…
Another beautiful day in paradise, what can possibly go wrong? Nothing. Well, standing at the bottom of Mount Maunganui, I think maybe, just maybe, Zoe may have underestimated how long it will take us to get to the top. Now it is a pretty steep climb from the off but you get some fabulous views…
Batham Life 