Category Archives: New Zealand

Moaning and Groaning

Posted on March 30, 2012 by steve

We did a lot of that yesterday. Particularly if we hadn’t moved for a few minutes and then did so. Despite the pain in our muscles and joints we both agreed the cause, the previous day’s hike, was worth it. … Continue reading →

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Mount Hobson

Posted on March 29, 2012 by steve

We had a big hike planned for Wednesday – the 621m ascent of Mount Hobson, the highest point on the island. After preparing lunch (copious egg sandwiches) and having our breakfast we took the dinghy ashore to Bush beach on … Continue reading →

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Just a nice day

Posted on March 28, 2012 by steve

Two appologies to begin with. First, the blog went out late. I wrote it early but it got stuck in my out box which we didn’t notice until late in the day. Second, on reading my blog again I may … Continue reading →

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Out Here

Posted on March 27, 2012 by KC2RIY

We finally made it out here to Great Barrier Island which, quite coincidentally, is called Aotea in Maori – something we did not know at the start of day. The start of day was actually characterized by a calm anchorage. … Continue reading →

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Dangling

Posted on March 26, 2012 by steve

We made the decision to stay one more day here by Kawau Islands. The Kilkeas, with ambitions to be off to Australia on Monday made the decision to head up the coast to Marsden so we bade our final goodbyes … Continue reading →

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