by GWTAdmin | Apr 30, 2016 | local food, new zealand cakes and candiies, provisioning
Lamingtons at Orakei Korako, in New Zealand’s geothermal country.I didn’t bite.What the Heck’s A Lamington?Shortly after arriving in New Zealand, a friend* sent a link to “a list of 60 things we think you should to do while you are in New... by GWTAdmin | Apr 29, 2016 | anzac day 2016, anzac poppies, in flanders field, new zealand culture, Whangarei New Zealand
Evening falls over Anzac commemorative crosses at Whangarei’s Returned Service Association (RSA).Seemed every New Zealand museum, regardless of focus or size, ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps)commemorations were heavily featured. Perhaps it’s... by GWTAdmin | Apr 26, 2016 | best natural attraction new zealand, hiking, huka falls, lake taupo, new zealand hydroelectric power, road trip
Huka Falls first drop-off point. Eventually will post my video ofthe falls so you can hear the mighty roar of its water.Not edited; water’s really this aqua. Taupo, New Zealand.At least, the Huka Falls website claims Huka Falls is “the most visited... by GWTAdmin | Apr 25, 2016 | bow anchor roller replacement, negotiating boat repairs, Pearson 365 ketch sailboat. Boat maintenance and repair, Whangarei New Zealand
Hiva Oa, French Marquesas, after our bow anchor rollerwent bye-bye.Even before I unwittingly snapped off our bow anchor platform in the French Marquesas, Wayne planned to deploy New Zealand’s excellent maritime services to replace it. Given it was as old as our... by GWTAdmin | Apr 24, 2016 | Cape Reinga and Spirits Bay, new zealand north island highlights, New Zealand's Northernmost Point, road trip
Cape Reinga’s trails are both beautiful and easy.Cape Reinga technically isn’t New Zealand’s Northernmost point; by a scoch North Cape’s Surville Cliffs is, but Cape Reinga’s stunning views are more than reason enough to attract...