Our family of 8 consisting of 2 Adults and 6 Children (ages 6, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16) recently travelled to Wellington via Melbourne, flying Jetstar, using travel insurer Travel Insurance Direct, hiring a car through Apex, staying at a holiday home in Paekakariki we found on Bookabach, and utilising two other accommodation options for convenience –… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Our Travels
Petticoat Lane, Penola, SA
Petticoat Lane is a delight for all ages. Some may perceive it as just a bunch of old buildings, however, if you read the signage, delve into the history and imagine you were living in Penola 160 years ago, in 1850 when 17 year old Ellen Sharam (nee Patching) and 31 year old Christopher Sharam… Read more »
Penolaraya – Quirky and entertaining for all ages
Our family loves railways so this was a must stop. We were warmly welcomed and guided through by the owner and creator of this quirky attraction, Graham. There are railways and displays inside and outside all very colourful and sparkly. Figurines from your childhood will trigger your memory and the children will delight at the… Read more »
DAY 35 – Destination O’ahu, April 2013
DAY 35 – Last Day and what a great way to finish! Ian drove us around the island [14 of us today] and we discovered many of the North Shore sights including Shark Cove & Waimea Falls (I finally got to swim under a waterfall and it was THE BEST!). It was a massive day… Read more »
DAY 34 – Destination O’ahu, April 2013
DAY 34 – Flew into Oahu and went shopping at Waikele Premium Outlets, our favorite stores were GAP, Converse, VANS, Levis and Sports Authority. Checked in at The Moana Surfrider and had dinner at Island Rock Cafe with some old friends. Tomorrow we’re taking our friends with us and discovering the North Shore in our… Read more »
DAY 20 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 20 – Yee Ha! The Masons have learned the art of Stand Up Paddle Boarding and we learnt on Hanalei River….so, so, so, so, so pretty. Michelle you would be proud of us. You now have 8 new SUP buddies! Before our stand up paddle boarding adventures we went on 2 hikes. 1/ Down to view… Read more »
DAY 19 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 19 – we had a weird kind of day today. Set out to explore the Limahuli Garden and Preserve and it was CLOSED because the whole area is on ‘Flash Flood’ warning and then we decided it would be a good idea to turn around and go back ‘home’ as we were in an area… Read more »
DAY 18 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 18 – the day started off perfectly. More cloudy today and raining but we went for a 2 hour bike along the beach front which was definitely the most scenic ride I’ve been on. Shave Ice at the local store then off to view the beautiful Opaeka’a Falls, had a picnic lunch – with the… Read more »
DAY 17 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 17 – Exhausted after massive day out driving from the North Shore (where we’re staying), to the South Shore to drive up and view Waimea Canyon from the lookout. It was very special but the North Shore (in general) is so much prettier than the South Shore. On the way back we dropped into the… Read more »
DAY 16 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 16 – Everybody’s going surfin’, surfin’ USA in Kauai at Hanalei Beach! Yep! Today we have learnt to surf under the awesome tuition of Ethan from Kaua’i Outrigger Adventures. If you EVER come to Kauai and want to learn to surf, he is your man! Family friendly, affordable, experienced lifeguard and totally patient with the not… Read more »