How amazing is new Zealand.....?

G'day Mates!

How Amazing is New Zealand?  From what we have seen very amazing! This story is only from our first 2 days and I have soo much to show you!

We flew from the Gold Coast, Coolangatta to Christchurch which was very convenient as it is only approx. 20 km from my Aunts home so she could bring us and we could leave all our stuff there. We arrived at 22.30, picked up our hired car and went to the booked hotel in Christchurch. Because it was dark we couldn't see how damaged the town was from the earthquake but we saw gaps were once buildings had been.

Next day we just did some shopping and we didn't stay in Christchurch as we will be having a house sit there later so we can explore that then.

On our way to Twizle. I booked a lovely little cabin for 2 nights so we can go to Mount Cook the next day. The weather wasn't too good but still we passed spots worth taking a picture...

This is the route we are driving....

Our little car

We passed lake Tekapo which is famous for the million stars you can see at night, WHEN it is a clear sky of course.....

The water was really that blue, I didn't photo-shop anything !

Our little cabin, we cooked our dinner in the camp kitchen...

Next day we drove to Mount Cook, again the way driving there was just stunning....

Driving along Lake Pukaki

This day we had great weather. When coming at the car park it was packed with tourists and it was hard to find a parking spot. Luckily we had a small car so we succeeded after driving around for a few minutes...

And then we started the Hooker Valley Track walk.....

Unfortunately the walk was 3 hours so we didn't finish it but I think we have seen the most beautiful part. 

After that walk we decided to do the Tasman Glacier View track which is another hour return...

They don't warn you for this walk as it is very steep with very many steps, we were exhausted when we reached the top but.......

it was worth it!

In the distance you can see the glacier, because it's thousands of years old the surface is black.....

but when you zoom in, you can see it's really ice.....

its just stunning......

After we both had a bit of a rest, we walked all the steps back down.....

Back to Twizel and looking back at Mount Cook, we had a terrific day....

See ya next time guys!

Cheers!

Underestimated Brisbane ! And more....

G'day Mates!

Welcome to the new year of 2019! My hubby Fred and I hope you all have a great year with lots of laughter, joy and good health!

As you know for us it will be an very exciting year, the big move! Well actually its not that big as all our stuff, what supposed to be moved to Australia and stayed in a container for 10 years, now has been delivered in our house!

At last the Harley came out....

Anyway, that's all waiting for us to unpack, should be hilarious to see what's in there! One thing is for sure, its all shining clean as that's the rules for shipping it to Australia and its all been packed very well so no dirt could come to it!

OK, lets go back to the Gold  Coast.....

We have been several times to Burleigh Heads, a lovely beach and also a great park to walk in...

Beautiful view on Surfers Paradise....

Together with all the free things Australia already provided for its inhabitants, like electric  BBQ's, toilets, etc etc, they now also have boiling water...... 

And now......

(sorry for the tight picture, of course it says Brisbane)

Speaking of inhabitants, this creature we saw in the Botanical Garden in the middle of Brisbane....

Amazing, isn't it?

This is the first time we really have been exploring Brisbane and that's why I think it's underestimated because it's just beautiful and smaller then f.i. Melbourne and Sydney so easier to go around!  

The Brisbane river meanders through Brisbane which makes it extra comfortable as it feels a bit cooler because of that! 

We went to the New Farm Park with the FREE (there it is again; its free) city hopper of which you will see a picture in a minute....

There were all sorts of games to do and hundreds of people were just having a picnic in the park....

And look at these Jacaranda's, so beautiful ...... 

From the park we walked back along the river, they made a great boardwalk with several places to stop and take a seat to rest....

And here it is, the free City Hopper. There are more boats and ferries but for them you have to pay, but they are quicker as well.....

In the middle of South Bank you can find the Street Beach, again; swimming there is free!

That was Brisbane guys, no pictures of the shopping malls as they're all the same isn't it!

On the 8th of December we went to New Zealand of which we are back already, so.....

What's next?

You have to watch because New Zealand is amazing!

Cheers!