Author: boudewijnisok

I like changing boundaries, nature photos, history, challenges in general. History is made today, and enjoyed tomorrow

Caravan to Lake Hawea and Glenorchy Routeburn Cromwell East Otago January 2017 and same area in February 2018 also with Caravan.

In Jan 2017 we stayed for a week at Lake Hawea and one week at Glenorchy. First on 30 and 31 Dec 2016 we went to Mt Cook for 2 days, passing Lake Pukaki. We visited different places like Cromwell and driving from Alexandra to Ranfurly; On the way we stopped at Lake Tekapo; you … Continue reading Caravan to Lake Hawea and Glenorchy Routeburn Cromwell East Otago January 2017 and same area in February 2018 also with Caravan. →

Wooded Gully and Glentui between Rangiora and Oxford

22 dec 2025. Bob walked the loop track to Mt Thomas from Wooded Gully, between Oxford and Rangiora. The video below is a 360 panorama taken from drone some 200 meters above Mt Thomas. I left at 7.30 am and got to the start of the track at 9. I returned at 4 pm. I … Continue reading Wooded Gully and Glentui between Rangiora and Oxford →

Pohara march 2025

Main adventure was walking from carpark Wainui bay to Taupo point and then to Whariwharangi and via the inland track back to carpark. the part from Whariwharangi to carpark is the last part of the Abel Tasman track. From Taupo point you carry on the beach on the other side; you can walk through and … Continue reading Pohara march 2025 →

Pohara December 2025

30 Nov; stopped in Kohatu for a drink. In total 9 hours driving. Checking charging stations for our ev once we get rid of our caravan; Culverden/Springs Junction/Kohatu. We stop every 2 to 3 hours anyway Made it in one day to Pohara. Went for a quick look at Clifton cemetery beach. The tide was … Continue reading Pohara December 2025 →

Bali June/July 2025

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Decided to go to Bali again. After having been to Amed about 5 times, we decided for a change. Flew to Auckland and from there a direct flight to Denpasar. Yoga the driver picked us up and took us to Kalyana again. We had a short stay there last year and really liked it. We … Continue reading Bali June/July 2025 →