tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post1737391811967034750..comments2024-03-22T19:20:13.514+00:00Comments on FreeSpirit : The New Zealand giantsIan and Irene Jameisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-67010091469999612322017-01-09T08:47:42.406+00:002017-01-09T08:47:42.406+00:00Thanks for all your suggestions. We seem to have s...Thanks for all your suggestions. We seem to have spent longer at the Coromandel peninsular but tomorrow we head for hot water beach than Tauranga to spend the night then to Matamata. Ian wants to do Hobbiton!!!! Ian and Irene Jameisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-67003028351474316772017-01-09T07:46:45.889+00:002017-01-09T07:46:45.889+00:00By the way, Tom means Otorohanga for the kiwi and ...By the way, Tom means Otorohanga for the kiwi and tuatara - the Kiwi House is pretty cool. You can be stunned at the size of the kiwi egg ...<br />Just north of Taupo, go to Orakei Korako - a hot springs thermal area. And at Huka Falls, go and watch the dam opening at Aratitatia and possibly do the boat trip (launch, not jet boat) to the base of the Huka Falls - our friend Lesley from Kent reckons it was a real highlight of her trip.<br />Our son Tim just drove down the Forgotten World Highway (between Taumaranui and Stratford) yesterday and said it was amazing with some of the most stunning views of backcountry NZ - and what's more, you can get your passports stamped in the Republic of Whangamomona ...Marilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-35982004190193492662017-01-09T07:38:12.136+00:002017-01-09T07:38:12.136+00:00The bird you call a whitethroat is actually a tui,...The bird you call a whitethroat is actually a tui, known by early british settlers as a parson bird for obvious reasons.<br />They have the most beautiful voices - you'll hear them in our garden.<br />Cheers, MarilynMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-58611186701642451702017-01-08T20:47:08.405+00:002017-01-08T20:47:08.405+00:00A belated "Welcome to New Zealand" - we ...A belated "Welcome to New Zealand" - we are sure you will have a wonderful time exploring our beautiful country.<br /><br />The birds with the white tufts are their throats are called a tui - also known as Parson birds by the early settlers.<br /><br />Tom and Jan's travel suggestions are great. Are you heading down to Wellington? Te Papa Museum is a must see, a ride in the Cable Car, and a walk along the wharves of Wellington too.<br /><br />Enjoy your travels, and we will enjoy reading about them too!<br /><br />Robin and Jenny Romanyrambler.blogspot.comJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596754983215564299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-29589253913627589182017-01-08T19:37:24.024+00:002017-01-08T19:37:24.024+00:00Thanks Tom and Jan. At least now we can plan our r...Thanks Tom and Jan. At least now we can plan our route.Ian and Irene Jameisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619780891302537493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169865556277364121.post-32022320794880567842017-01-08T17:57:33.765+00:002017-01-08T17:57:33.765+00:00Hi Irene & Ian
My travel suggestion post Roto...Hi Irene & Ian<br /><br />My travel suggestion post Rotorua would be as follows<br />1. Ororanhanga to see the Kiwis and Tuataras http://kiwihouse.org.nz<br />2. Then the short distance to Waitomo and visit the Glow worm Caves. Best in NZ http://www.waitomo.com/Waitomo-Glowworm-Caves/Pages/default.aspx<br />3. Cross to Taupo in the centre of the island and visit the Huka Fallshttp://www.greatlaketaupo.com/things-to-do/must-do/huka-falls/<br />4. View Lake Taupo. It's the mouth of a volcano. Take a hot springs swim at De Bretts in Taupo https://www.taupodebretts.co.nz/taupo-debretts-hot-springs-pools<br />5. Drive to Napier on the East Coast. It is world famous for it's Art Deco architecture http://www.artdeconapier.com<br />That should keep you busy for 5 days :-) Tom and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277996736846008000noreply@blogger.com