Monthly Archives: February 2017

Mountains to the Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Mellonsfolly Ranch

We were really reluctant to leave the Flying Fox Lodge after our enjoyable evening and lovely breakfast but further adventure awaited us. We had to have our bags out a bit earlier so they could go across in the Flying … Continue reading

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Mountains to Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Turoa & The Old Coach Road

This year’s cycle trip was in the central North Island.  The trip over the Napier – Taihape Road was stunning with gorgeous views of Mt Ruapehu.  Neither Steve or I had driven over that road so we were exploring new … Continue reading

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Australian Tennis Open – Melbourne, Australia

We couldn’t resist another trip to one of the best sporting shows on earth – the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne.  We had planned this trip about a year ago so sorted our flights and accommodation early and then … Continue reading

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