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2/3/20 & 2/4/20 Spending time on the beach and in town. went on a big walk. Power out at campground. (Came back on early morning next day). Ate at very tasty Indian restaurant in town. Mostly one encounters a fish & chips shop in a small town. Time to relax!

2/2/30 Stopped at park with bird enclosures in Whanganui. Guinea fowl, parrots, canary’s, etc. Drive north along coast with brief stop at Hawera at old water tower. First of 3 nights to be spent at very nice Kiwi campground on the ocean in Opunake. Black sand beaches. Campground situated in small bay. Really easy toContinue reading “Whanganui to Opunake”

2/1/20 Relaxing day. Swimming, reading, homework! Went into town and went up Durie Hill 1919 elevator that was used to transport people up and down hillside. Lookout on top of it over the river and town. Spent a few hours at New Zealand Glass studio where the blow glass. At night could here really goodContinue reading “Whanganui”

1/31/20 White knuckle drive through alternating crosswinds in our top heavy narrow-wheelbase campervan! Yikes! Planes in the area were grounded dues to winds. Stopped at amazing playground in Levin. Then arrived in Whanganui Top 10 campground. Awesome warm Swimming pool and facilities along the river.

1/30/20 Special entry from exhibit at Te Papa Museum.

1/30/20 Day 2 in Wellington and we are back at the Te Papa museum! Took Jade to see the special Alice in Wonderland exhibit. While addressing the history of the book, it had you going through small doors into the ‘hall of doors’ with something different behind each door then you linked into subsequent spaces,Continue reading “Groundhog Day in Wellington”

1/29/29 Up early to catch 3 hour ferry crossing to North Island. Smooth sailing. Headed into Wellington and spent afternoon at Te Papa museum. I’m not usually a big museum fan but this place is incredible! Something for everyone. Interactive portions really drew Jade in. Exhibits on animals, earthquake, volcano, Maori tattoos, Maori villages &Continue reading “Ferry crossing from South to North Island”

1/28/20 Spent the morning in Nelson with a repeat hike up Grampian Hill. Said our goodbyes to Tamm & David and set off along the winding coast to Picton. Lots of great ocean views. Picton is very picturesque and has a nice boardwalk through Marina into town. Wandered around town. Here is where we catchContinue reading “Nelson to Picton”

1/27/20 Started the morning with a short jog around the neighborhood. Had lovely breakfast with Tamm & David. Then went up the street a short way and started hike up Grampian Hill to the lookouts. Tamm led the way and we stayed on hiking further. Short walk in town to the cathedral built by 1858.Continue reading “Touring around Nelson.”

1/26/20 Before leaving Hanmer had to peddle go-cart and jump on air pillow! Going to meet Tamm & David at their home in Nelson. They are gracious, entertaining hosts! Drove by multiple vineyards on route.