Paihia Accommodation: Sat 1st Feb – Tue 4th Feb Sat 1st Feb  It was clear and sunny for our 3 1/2 hr drive from Auckland up to Piahia in the Bay of Islands.  I had changed my mind a few times about where to locate in this area and eventually settled on the Piahia Beach… More

Auckland Accommodation: Wed 29th Jan – Sat 1st Feb Wednesday 29th Jan We made it across to Auckland, via QF3, without any glitches which, for us, was somewhat surprising. We usually have to deal with a lost bag or a lost bike and Mark being detained at security with his carry-on bag but we managed… More