Travels with John and Janice

Dateline February 3, 2015: Christchurch

updated on February 21, 2015February 21, 2015By John and Janice

We left the Marlborough Valley early in the morning and drove towards Christchurch. On route we made a stop and were very surprised that we were at a seal colony. What made it very special is there were many baby seals playing on the rocks and in the pools of water. There were a few having lunch wit...

Dateline January 29,2015 – Millhills Lodge – Hawke’s Bay

updated on March 6, 2015February 7, 2015By John and Janice

After the great experience of playing Jack Nicolas , Kinloch golf course it was off to Hawks Bay for a two night stay at the Millhills Lodge. Our plans called for a round of golf at Cape Kidnappers which is an easy drive from Millhills Lodge. The drive to the lodge was several hours arriving about...

Dateline January 27, 2015 – Taupo and Ambleside B & B

updated on February 5, 2015February 5, 2015By John and Janice

We drove down to Taupo from Auckland, making a day of it visiting various sites along the way. Much of New Zealand is results of volcanic activity during the development of the earth. We stopped in Rotorua It is always interesting to see the geysers, cauldrons and the hot mud baths,it reminded us ...

Dateline January 26, 2015 – Panorama Heights -Western Auckland

updated on February 4, 2015February 2, 2015By John and Janice

Upon leaving Gulf Harbour Golf, we made our way, about a 1 hour drive, to Panorama Heights, our bed and breakfast for the evening in west Auckland high in the Waitakere Range. We arrived a little after 6:30 and met our hosts Allison and Paul. They have run the Panorama Heights home for the last 16...

Dateline January 24, 2015 – Bay of Islands – Swallow Ridge

updated on February 1, 2015February 1, 2015By John and Janice

We drove out of Auckland the first thing Saturday morning traveling north on our way to our first golf adventure, our destination the Bay of Islands. This area of New Zealand is well known for the 144 islands, water sports and beaches. Of course going to the beach was not on our list but seeing ...