Category Archives: New Zealand

Alps to Ocean, Day 3 – Lake Ohau to Omarama – Mackenzie Basin, South Island, New Zealand

Posted on April 22, 2015 by SUNGRL

We woke up about 7.30am and my roomie Robyn reported it was raining – I told her that we weren’t leaving until 9.30am and it will be fine by then!  By the time we went for breakfast things were already … Continue reading →

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Alps to Ocean, Day 2 – Mt Cook to Lake Ohau – Mackenzie Basin, South Island, New Zealand

Posted on April 22, 2015 by SUNGRL

We awoke on Friday morning to see Mt Cook in all her glory.  This is very special as not everyone gets to see her – mountains do tend to attract clouds.  This is the second time I have done this … Continue reading →

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One Year on…

Posted on April 21, 2015 by SUNGRL

This time one year ago we were at the airport about to embark on our overseas adventure.  We went, we saw and we conquered.  We had a fabulous time, created lasting memories and made some good friends along the way. … Continue reading →

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The Timber Trail – Pureroa Forest – Central North Island, New Zealand

Posted on March 29, 2015 by SUNGRL

The Fab Four and Invited Guests took on The Timber Trail bike ride on the 27th and 28th February.  The Timber Trail is nestled in Pureora Forest, between Lake Taupo and Te Kuiti, in the Central North Island. The Timber … Continue reading →

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Lake Wanaka Half – Wanaka, New Zealand

Posted on March 28, 2015 by SUNGRL

About a year ago I agreed to be part of a team doing the Lake Wanaka Half which is a half ironman distance triathlon – 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and a 21km run.  Of course a year out anything seems … Continue reading →

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Sting & Paul Simon in concert – New Plymouth, New Zealand

Posted on March 27, 2015 by SUNGRL

On the 31st of January we went to the Sting & Paul Simon concert at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth.  It is our favourite concert venue in NZ – a beautiful outdoor ampitheatre.  We went with our music … Continue reading →

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Rimutaka Rail Trail, Day 4 – Martinborough to Greytown – Wellington, New Zealand

Posted on January 29, 2015 by SUNGRL

Day four and our last day of cycling. Given the fairly light schedule we had lined up we had a bit of a sleep in which was nice – it was Sunday after all : ) After breakfast and a … Continue reading →

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Rimutaka Rail Trail, Day 3 – Waiorongomai to Cape Palliser and onto Martinborough – Wellington, New Zealand

Posted on January 29, 2015 by SUNGRL

The SUNGRL really had returned to NZ with a vengeance – another spectacular day greeted us for our ride out to Cape Palliser. Today both Andy and Leona were going to ride with us so they went to Featherston to … Continue reading →

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Rimutaka Rail Trail, Day 2 – Wallaceville to Waiorongomai – Wellington, New Zealand

Posted on January 26, 2015 by SUNGRL

Another stunning day greeted us on Day 2. I must say I was pleasantly surprised – Wellington is not known for it’s weather. We turned left out of the Wallaceville House driveway and headed uphill. After about a kilometre we … Continue reading →

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Rimutaka Rail Trail, Day 1 – Wellington to Wallaceville – Wellington, New Zealand

Posted on January 26, 2015 by SUNGRL

We flew to Wellington from Napier on Wednesday afternoon after farewelling our English friends who were flying back to Auckland to depart the land of the long white cloud the next day. We had a great few days showing them … Continue reading →

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