The committee (ie Scotty and I) held a meeting and we both agreed that we’d like to visit Gillespies Beach on the West Coast. Off the Beaten Track Gillespies Beach is a little off the beaten track so the road in does come with some warnings. We did our research, read some blogs and comments […]
Waiau – Our Next Destination Our reason for heading to Waiau next was to attend a Meet and Greet organised by Motorhome Friends New Zealand (a FB page which we follow). A big part of living our lifestyle is meeting like-minded wanderers like ourselves. We have found that fellow Wanderlusters can be both inspiring and […]
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’. […]