Last week we left Grandma and Grandad in the Central Plateau to walk the Tongariro Crossing. It is a spectacular one-day walk (taking around seven hours). Dan and I have walked it twice and on one occasion took the extra side-walk up Mt Ngauruhoe. It took us about an hour and a half to reach […]
Walks
Adventures in the Southern Headlands Reserve
We took the girls on an adventure today, to the Southern Headlands Reserve, Houghton Bay, Wellington. A short ten-minute walk from our home we enjoy the most stunning views of the Southern Coast. Charlotte loved walking through the long grasses and trees, towering over her head. She was a real little explorer and busy looking […]
Blast from the past: The Milford Track
In March 1997 we walked The Milford Track, which is arguably one of the most beautiful tracks in the World. The Department of Conservation limit the number of walkers on the track to preserve the outstanding natural beauty and delicate environment. Hence, everything we took in had to be brought out to avoid any potential […]
Red Rocks and Seals on the Wellington South Coast
Red Rocks Coastal Walk on Wellington’s South Coast is a breathtaking stroll along a rugged path looking out on the Cook Strait. It’s popular with four-wheel drives, fisherman, mountain bikers and walkers. Yesterday we took Aunty Claire to visit the seals, which come ashore between May and October, and enjoy stunning vistas of the South […]
A Magical Family Reunion in the Lake District
We’ve enjoyed a magical week in the Lake District. It holds a special charm for young and old alike. As an adult it is wonderful to visit a place that was treasured in my youth as a place of awe inspiring beauty and wonder. It is especially poignant to see my own children now wonder […]
When the Sun Shines Get Out and Enjoy!
I grew up hearing these words and they are ingrained in my whole being, so much so that in my old office working days I would feel like a caged animal on a sunny day. In those days Dan and I would live for every weekend and tag our three week’s annual leave onto all […]
I climbed Mount Kaukau with Mummy and Daddy. It was such an adventure.