Wellington and Ferry to Picton

Wellington and Ferry to Picton

Well, the Wellington visit had to be cut short. I planned to stay there for 3 days, but after having such a great time with Trev I just stayed here for one night before catching the ferry to the south island (Picton) – even though I extended my camper-van rental...

Golf (Waipawa)

As Trev, his sister, his parents …. ALL OF THEM .. are playing golf we went for a nice 12 holes golf course in Waipawa. After that we went bar-hopping in Napier – too many beers… WOW… I think we managed 7 bars – I had like 13 beers before we started with...
Napier, Te Mata Peak, Cape Kidnappers Golf Club

Napier, Te Mata Peak, Cape Kidnappers Golf Club

While Trev had to fly to a business meeting to Auckland his sister, her two daughters and I went on a tour around Napier. First we went up to Te Mata Peak – really nice views. Then just had a look at one of the best rated golf courses in the world: “Cape...
Tui Brewery (Mangatainoka)

Tui Brewery (Mangatainoka)

After driving down to Palmerston North to meet Trev and his sister we stopped by at the Tui Brewery on our way back up to CHECK (where their parents live). First of all I really can’t describe the hospitality I experienced. Even though we just met on the plane...
Golf (Taupo)

Golf (Taupo)

Today I was scheduled to drive down to Palmerston north to visit Trev (see earlier posts). But after reading that 9 hole green fee is only 15NZD (about 9.50EUR) I just had to get up early to play golf first (8.00am tee-off). Rentals 10NZD… WOW… Everything in NZ is...