About

Over a year ago we decided that we wanted to go on a once in a lifetime trip and that we would take our time for this extended vacation. Right away we knew that Australia and New Zealand needed to be the destination of our journey. We researched options for accomodations and getting there. We decided that we would not use a travel agent or tour company so that we could take advantage of the benefits we already have. Once we had nailed down the time of year we wanted to go and the cities we wanted to visit, we began planning the travel, hotels, and excursions. So over the course of our journey, this site will reflect those plans. In Australia we plan to visit Sydney for five days and have four excursions planned. We plan to visit the Opera House, wineries, habor, and hiking in the national parks near by. Melbourne we also visit for 5 days and have three excursions planned. There we will visit more wineries and more beautiful parks with iconic scenery. Before our time in Australia we will travel through New Zealand for 15 days, covering both the north and south islands. We begin in Auckland, then travel to the Lake Taupo and Rotorua regions. On the north island we have 7 excusrions planned that range from hiking the geo thermal regions, to a beach day leaving from Auckland, and stopping at Hobbiton along the way. Once we fly to Christchurch we then begin our drive around the south island that has us stopping in Hokitika, Lake Hawea, and Lake Tekapo. This blog will capture our adventure each day with pictures and information about what we see.