Last year, our friends brought us to Cape Palliser. This year, we took our friends from Singapore to Cape Palliser. I joke that we have to make it a ritual to bring Singaporeans here every year. After our short meet up in Auckland, I was looking forward to meeting MB and her sister again, this time they came down to Masterton to visit...
The symmetrical outline of Rangitoto Island rising gently in the horizon is visible from several of Auckland's vantage points. This volcano was formed 600 years ago and is only a short ferry ride away from the city. It was fine in the morning but became cloudy when we reached the summit. We became increasingly annoyed with the presence of too many Chinese visitors...
It's the Labour long weekend FINALLY, after 4 months of no holiday! We took an overnight bus up to Auckland to see my friend. Managed to sit next to each other after Bulls but it was still an uncomfortable ride. Didn't sleep much and couldn't check in to Silver Fern Backpackers before 10am. While walking on the streets, we were reading out shop...
We've always wondered what's on that island in the middle of the Wellington harbour. East by West Ferries to Somes Island was on half price on GrabOne ($12 pp return) so we paid a visit to this historic reserve that was once used as a quarantine centre and military defence position. The island is also home to native plants and animals and requires...
