Category: Oceania

A region of the world including Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and the Pacific islands.

Street Art in Morrinsville

Street Art in Morrinsville

Morrinsville is located in the Waikato region on New Zealand’s North Island, about half an hour’s drive out of Hamilton on the road to Te Aroha.  It’s a pretty little town, with many places to grab a bite to eat in cafés, hotels and restaurants.  There’s a nice bright playground for the kids in Thomas Park, a Rose Garden, a museum and several fuel stations and supermarkets. There’s also some quirky street art in Morrinsville!    

Continue reading “Street Art in Morrinsville” →
1

Waiuku New Zealand

Waiuku Welcome Mural

Waiuku is a charming little rural town that sits at the southern end of the Āwhitu Peninsula.  The town has several pleasant waterfront parks and recreation areas overlooking the shores of the tidal Waiuku river, which is an estuary that flows out of the Manukau Harbour.  Waiuku is just under an hour’s drive from Auckland.  I had the opportunity to visit this beautiful little town in July.  Being winter, it was cold and wet but I still managed to see some highlights in between the rain showers. 

Continue reading “Waiuku New Zealand” →
0

Silo Art in Murrumburrah

Silo Art in Murrumburrah photo taken by Fiona Whiley

The silo art in Murrumburrah was completed in 2021 by the popular street artist Heesco.  As the eastern end of the old flour mill building received the mural facelift, it is best photographed in the morning when the sun illuminates the colours of the mural. 

Continue reading “Silo Art in Murrumburrah” →
3

Luna Park Sydney

Luna Park Sydney view from the harbour

I was recently invited to spend some time at Luna Park Sydney with a friend and her family.  I hadn’t been to Luna Park since I was a kid, so I was keen to go and check out the fun with them all.  A merry band of kids, teens and adults, we set off from different locations to meet up at the iconic waterfront theme park.  

Continue reading “Luna Park Sydney” →
1

Tulip Time 2021

In Bowral we have a festival every year called “Tulip Time”. During the festival our local park is planted out with thousands of tulips in stunning displays. Every year has a different theme, and this year it is the 60th anniversary of the festival. It’s on right now, so if you are able to get to Bowral, it’s really worth a trip to see the gardens.

Continue reading “Tulip Time 2021” →
0

Brisbane AirTrain

Air train platform sign

Getting from Brisbane Airport to the city is easy on the Brisbane AirTrain!  Both the domestic and international terminals have their own stop on the AirTrain line.   The journey takes about 20 minutes from the domestic terminal into the city centre.  The train also continues on to the Gold Coast.

Continue reading “Brisbane AirTrain” →
2

Tirau – New Zealand

Tirau information centre

Tirau is a small rural town that sits on a major junction point of the New Zealand state highway network on the North Island.  Apart from being in a suitable location to break up a road trip, this interesting town has a unique character that sets it apart from other places in the world. 

Continue reading “Tirau – New Zealand” →
3

Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village Rotorua

Whakarewarewa living maori village rotorua

A visit to the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village Rotorua is a unique experience, combining a glimpse into Māori culture and their history of everyday life in a geothermal area.  Boiling mud, simmering pools of teal blue water, coloured lakes and explosive geysers form the landscape in and around the village, where people have been living for hundreds of years. 

Continue reading “Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village Rotorua” →
0

Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua

Redwoods Treewalk Entry

Take a short 8-minute drive into the Whakarewarewa Redwoods Forest, and experience a walk through hundred-year-old trees.  The Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua takes about 40 minutes to complete although everyone is welcome to take the walk at their own pace.  You walk through the tranquil forest across swinging wooden bridges suspended between platforms that hang around the tree trunks.  The attraction is open for both day and night walks, and can even be done in wet weather. 

Continue reading “Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua” →
3

Hamilton Gardens New Zealand

Hamilton Gardens overlooking the Italian Renaissance Garden

Hamilton is a city in the Waikato region on the North Island of New Zealand.  The Waikato river passes through the middle of the town on its way North.  At the east end of the town, the Hamilton Gardens are bounded by the banks of the river and incorporate a jetty for access to the river cruises.  The award-winning gardens are a public space covering over 58 hectares and are free to enter. 

Continue reading “Hamilton Gardens New Zealand” →
5

Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Baskerville 2 by Anders Noren.

Up ↑