Where is Lake Taylor anyway? I’m the planner of ‘Team Kiwis Fly the Coop’. I hunt out places to see and things to do. It’s Scotty’s job to check that we can get there. If the roads are suitable and how long it is going to take. When I spotted Lake Taylor on the map […]
I always thought that the spelling of Hanmer Springs was a little unusual. To me, it is more natural to say Hamner than Hanmer. Am I the only one? More than Hot Pools in Hanmer Springs There is no doubting that Hanmer Springs is synonymous with the Hanmer Springs Hot Pools. Hanmer Springs has turned […]
What’s so Great About the Tasman’s Great Taste Trail If you have been following our previous blogs, you will recall that we have been cycling sections of the Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. Click on the following links to read more on the sections of the Great Taste Trail we’ve completed: We’re Heading to Mapua Kaiteriteri […]
So Where is Mapua? Mapua is a small town to the west of Nelson. Just a 30-minute drive from the city, it is a charming seaside village. It is becoming a favourite holiday spot for tourists and locals alike. Mapua has a thriving wharf and commercial area but the area’s population swells over the summer […]
After our amazing adventures around the Marlborough Sounds (see Part 1 & Part 2), it was time to start heading towards Blenheim. We were booked in for a 5-week house sitting assignment in Burleigh, Blenheim. Caring for Aston in Blenheim We were looking forward to caring for a wee blind cocker spaniel called Aston. We […]
Marlborough Sounds Magic Our first taste of the Marlborough Sounds did not disappoint. (Click here to see Part One). Keen to discover the next leg of our journey, we made our way from Okiwi Bay to Havelock, in rather dreary weather. Havelock Havelock is only a 52km drive from Okiwi Bay. Once again it was […]
A Marlborough Sounds Teaser Ever since we decided to return to New Zealand and live on the road, the Marlborough Sounds was a destination that was high on my list to explore. Previously having only dabbled in small areas, it left me wanting to see more. The Marlborough Sounds are made up of four different […]
Where Is Nelson Creek? “Where on earth is Nelson Creek?” I hear you ask. After finishing our housesitting assignment in Barrytown, we travelled south along the coast to Greymouth and turned inland for around 25km. Reaching the turnoff onto Nelson Creek Rd, it was another 6km before we reached the tiny settlement of Nelson Creek. […]
Nelson Creek to Reefton Just a short 45 min (59km) drive from Nelson Creek is the small township of Reefton. Now I say small, but this wee town sure packs a punch when it comes to its history. Reefton – The Town of Light This small unassuming settlement proudly boasts its own ‘claim to fame’. […]
Our expedition around the West Coast and the surrounding area continued. See Our Top Picks for the West Coast – Part One. We found out fast that the West Coast offers more than what we thought and in between House Sitting the BnB, looking after Roxy (our foster fur baby) and caring for the property, […]