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Category Archives: Maps
Mt Tongariro, N.Z. Rising to the Challenge *****5 stars.
The Only Way is Up. As always, an early start is best for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on New Zealand’s North Island. Here’s a website with info and a Map. Signposts indicate distances and times and help to track your progress. Are … Continue reading
Mt Tongariro, N.Z. Sharing Life’s Joys and Challenges****5 stars
Anything’s Possible. Never climbed an active volcano before. It’s a good idea to take a friend just in case it erupts. Walking with a local guide is also an excellent idea. Even though, the weather is glorious and picture perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalk, Maps, National Parks, New Zealand, North Island, Places, Tongariro National Park, Volcano
Tagged Eruption, Opening, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Walking Legends
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The Milford Road, NZ. A Pictorial Journey.*****5stars
Timeless… Te Anau (start). Time to take a local tour bus up to Milford Sound which is 120km or 2 1/2 hrs driven away. As there’s only one road in and out, why not enjoy the views and leave the … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalk, Maps, New Zealand, South Island, Tour, Uncategorized, Waterfalls
Tagged Cruise, Dept of Conservation, Eglington Valley, Fiordland, Homer Tunnel, Key Summit, Knobs Flat, lake Gunn, map, Milford Road, milford sound, Milford track, Mirror lakes, Routeburn Track, Te Anau, Te Anau Downs, the Chasm, the Divide, tour, waterfalls
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Mt Cook, New Zealand. The Magic of Moving Mountains.*****5stars
Suspended in Time Mount Cook is an elusive creature, keeping you in suspense for that moment when the summit is suddenly clearly visible and distinct. Sometimes you round a bend and there it is or you walk for hours with … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalk, Maps, New Zealand, Places, South Island
Tagged Aoraki, Cafe Verdi, cairn, Christchurch, Church of the Good Shepherd, dog, flights, Geraldine, Glentanner, Heritage, Hooker Valley, Kea Point, Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook, mt cook national park, national park, Old Mountaineers Cafe, skiplane, Tasman Glacier, YHA
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Sea Cliff Bridge, NSW. The Undulating Grand Pacific Drive ****4stars
Stupendously Stunning Seascapes High tide again at Kiama Blowhole and still trying to catch the wave as it surges in the strong swell. Luckily, my patience and perseverance is duly rewarded. Time to follow the Grand Pacific Drive north to … Continue reading
Posted in Maps, New South Wales
Tagged Blowhole, grand pacific drive, hang gliding, Kiama, Seacliff Bridge, Stanwell tops, Wollongong
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Central Australia, NT. The Scone Drought Continues.
Northern Territory Round Up Nobody for miles until we reach the airport where it’s teaming with passengers coming and going. Surprised to find their are direct flights from Cairns and Perth for the whistle stop Australia tours and it’s about … Continue reading
Posted in Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Central Australia, Flight, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Maps, National Parks, Specials, The Olgas, Uluru
Tagged geckos cafe, journey jottings, pioneer bbq, Yulara
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Kings Canyon Creek Walk, NT. A Different Perspective. ****4 stars
Just love those Rocks! What do you know? We only have to drive 300 or so kilometres today so there’s plenty of time for another early morning walk. Instead of climbing canyons today we’re taking a leisurely stroll along the … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalk, Central Australia, Kings Canyon, Maps, National Parks, Plants
Tagged Kings Canyon, River walk.
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Alice Springs, NT. A Long Way to and from Anywhere.
Cautionery Tales Without rambling further about getting lost trying to find Anzac Hill or our inability to open the fuel tank on a Holden Cruz we will focus on the priorities, namely a decent map. Forget all the brochures and … Continue reading
Jervis Bay, NSW. Back to Nature. Part 2.
What Australian Plant or Bird Is That? Still a beautiful day at Booderee National Park. Still love those signs. Just when you thought it was safe, I still had plenty of ‘room for improvement’ and … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalk, Jervis Bay, Maps, National Parks, New South Wales, Plants
Tagged Booderee, bowen island, governors head, green patch, jervis bay, murrays beach, national park, plants
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Jervis Bay, NSW. BYO Lemon & Lavender scones****4stars
Wildflowers, Clifftops and Scones with such a view! Booderee National Park is at Jervis Bay, on the New South Wales’ South Coast between Nowra and Ulladulla. Here’s a map of Jervis Bay and one of Booderee. With many walking trails, camping areas, a … Continue reading
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