so i went to New Zealand last week
parents flew in, we packed up and off we went
rented a car in Auckland, and then did a little 'road trip' as far down as Taupo.
this was our first time travelling in this style, involves more planning ahead, but to really take in the sights of NZ a good car is definitely warranted!
PART 1
Auckland, City of Sails. More boats per capita than anywhere else, and it shows!
Stayed at Quay West the first 2 nights. Splurged a little bit and had a lovely grand corner suite.
View from our awesome wrap-around balcony of the Viaduct.
Happened to have my camera with me at the hotel sport area and it was empty so i snapped a quick shot. Was so pretty i couldnt resist having a quick swim though i was dog tired. Lying on my back doing a lazy backstroke while watching the painted sky was very relaxing though
Quick spot of shopping! hehe
Another shot from the balcony, was trying to angle the camera to catch a reflection, and this shot was the most successful
DAY 2
Shopping at Newmarket in the morning. Spy a lovely tree with big pink flowers, and play around with my filter settings and flash for a bit while parents wait impatiently haha.
Lunch at Mt Eden Fish and Chips. SO AMAZING. I understand now why this has been consistently voted the best, the texture of the batter and freshness of the barramundi was extraordinary. And i now have the idea of pairing lemon pepper-salt and aioli with fresh chips, thanks to the place! Plus they always have Bluff oysters! Shocking service, but the food was undeniably excellent.
View of the city from Mt Eden, the highest natural point in Auckland! Its a dormant volcano whose explosions over the years have caused this crater formation.
Parents went for a stroll around the crater, leaving me to photograph myself! i wish i knew how to photoshop so i could fix this image up a little, not wearing makeup eek.
top of the world! ish.
Hot chocolate from Chocolate Boutique in Parnell. Incredibly rich, dense and yummy. Can just taste the fat in this, the texture was like buttercream but chocolately. Couldnt finish it, it was too rich, but boy was it good!
Strolling around the harbour. Almost has a little bit of a London feel
Day 3- Leaving Auckland and driving down to Rotorua
Visited Ohinemuri Winery. A small family run winery in the Karanghake Gorge. Horst, the owner, spent a good deal of time with us, and we had an enjoyable time. Made off with a few bottles of very good gerwurztraminer and my favourite, the 2008 riesling to be kept till 2014.
Stopped by the Honey Hive, put my macro lens to good use taking bee shots, while parents went nuts buying UMF active Manuka honey, Mum loves this for the antibacterial and healing properties, and i just like the sweetness!
Had a look around Taupo Museum and this is the famous Ora garden (Garden of Well Being). A little wet as it was rainy, but you can see the Ngawha (mineral pool) being replenished by the Hotwater Lizard!
Favourite display is a dried floral display by Emma King. The full piece is impressive, and the beauty of the thin webbed veins juxtaposed with the abundant flower arrangement is mindblowing!
Visited Ohinemuri Winery. A small family run winery in the Karanghake Gorge. Horst, the owner, spent a good deal of time with us, and we had an enjoyable time. Made off with a few bottles of very good gerwurztraminer and my favourite, the 2008 riesling to be kept till 2014.
Stopped by the Honey Hive, put my macro lens to good use taking bee shots, while parents went nuts buying UMF active Manuka honey, Mum loves this for the antibacterial and healing properties, and i just like the sweetness!
Had a look around Taupo Museum and this is the famous Ora garden (Garden of Well Being). A little wet as it was rainy, but you can see the Ngawha (mineral pool) being replenished by the Hotwater Lizard!
Favourite display is a dried floral display by Emma King. The full piece is impressive, and the beauty of the thin webbed veins juxtaposed with the abundant flower arrangement is mindblowing!
A maori meeting houseAfter the museum, managed to squish in a visit to Craters of the Moon, a geothermal walk.
Had a lot of fun here, and a great opportunity to take photos!
A few of my favourites.
The place had an amazing dream like quality, it really was out of the world.
Will update part 2 soon!
:D
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