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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

“Making New Zealand Great Again” with the Swissies

Posted on March 12, 2017 by SUNGRL

We were very lucky to have our Swiss friends, Karin & Elvis, come and visit us in NZ this summer.  They were in NZ for a month and we got to spend about three weeks of this time with them. … Continue reading →

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The finest walk in the world – Milford Track Day 2

Posted on March 11, 2017 by SUNGRL

The real walk begins today – 16km to Pompolona Lodge : ). After making our lunches and a delicious breakfast we assembled out the front of Glade House at 8.30am – very civililised.   First up we crossed the suspension … Continue reading →

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The finest walk in the world – Milford Track Day 1

Posted on March 11, 2017 by SUNGRL

The Milford Track is a widely known tramping (hiking) route in New Zealand – located amidst mountains and temperate rain forest in Fiordland National Park in the southwest of the South Island. The 53.5 km hike starts at Glade Wharf … Continue reading →

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Mountains to the Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Whanganui River & The Flying Fox

Posted on March 11, 2017 by SUNGRL

We awoke on day three to a mist shrouded river although it didn’t take long for the cloud to burn off.  The plan today was to canoe for a couple of hours down the Whanganui River and then cycle approximately … Continue reading →

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Mountains to the Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Mangapurua Track & the Bridge to Nowhere

Posted on March 4, 2017 by SUNGRL

Another beautiful morning greeted us.  Ted came to pick us up at 8am to shuttle us to the start of the Mangaparua Track which is about an hour from Ohakune.  If we had been doing the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 7, 2017 by SUNGRL

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

Posted on February 7, 2017 by SUNGRL

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

Posted on February 2, 2017 by SUNGRL

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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Tour 18 Golf Course – Texas, USA

Posted on October 10, 2016 by SUNGRL

After 9 nights in Mexico we flew back to Houston, Texas in the US.  This was where we were flying home to NZ from so we thought we would have a couple of days golfing and shopping before making our … Continue reading →

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World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) – Eisenhower Trophy – Mexico

Posted on October 4, 2016 by SUNGRL

Our main reason for going to Mexico was to watch the New Zealand Men’s Amateur Golf Team compete in the World Amateur Golf Championships or Eisenhower Trophy as we know it in New Zealand.  Our friend Nick Voke was playing … Continue reading →

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