The scenery was unique and varied and the animals unbelievable - Wombats, wallabies, kangaroos, and dingoes in Australia and sheep were everywhere in New Zealand (including on our plates). Then there were glowworms in caves and of course the kiwi found only in New Zealand.
It was truly an awesome trip!
We left Tyler on March 9 and arrived in Sydney the morning of March 11.
Roger's sister, Pattie and husband Ernie, traveled from Vermont to join us.
We had great seafood and lamb in New Zealand plus lots of chips (French Fries).
On our Blue Mountain tour we went on this fun ride.
Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney
This emu pushed the knagaroo out of the way so it could get some food.
After reading to Josh about the dingoes, Susan got to see one up close.
There were wombats too.
Our favorites were the kangaroos.
There were koalas too.
It was really fun feeding the kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Manley Beach
Sydney Opera House Tour Was Great
2,500 Performances a Year
Harbour Bridge
We flew to Auckland and Roger got to experience driving on the left side of the road.
He did great. Well he did take out two cones in a construction zone and had difficulty mixing up the windshield wiper and the directional signal.
Te Puia in Rotorua
Lots of Geothermal Activity Just Like Yellowstone
Only 3 countries in the world have this - Iceland, New Zealand, and USA
Fun On Our Scenic Drive Around the Blue and Green Lakes
Maori Performance and Hangi (Earth Oven Meal) at Mitai Village
Lake Terawera Near Rotorua
Beautiful Gardens in Christchurch on the South Island
Christchurch
Driving To Wanaka - Beautiful Scenery and Lots of Sheep, Cattle, and Domesticated Deer
Roger had a little lamb
Its fleece was white as snow.
Merino are popular sheep in New Zealand and known for their great wool.
Relaxing After Tea and Coffee at Walter Peak Sheep Farm
Golfing in Queenstown - A View From Every Hole
Doubtful Sound at Te Anau
Lots of Waterfalls and Even Some Dolphins, in the Scenic Fiords
On the final part of our Doubtful Sound Tour on our last day, we saw this rainbow.
For the beauty of the earth...
Lord of All to Thee We Praise.