We chose Paihia as our base of operations for the Bay of Islands area, which was a cute little sleepy seaside town.
Stop #03: Paihia
Piha, New Zealand
We only stayed one night in Piha, but boy did it have a great view!
Stop #02: Piha
After two weeks stationed in Auckland, we were itching to get out on the road. Piha was our first destination.
So’phisticuffs
I drank this at a tapas bar, and it went down well with the patatas bravas.
South Pacific IPA
A delicious beer that was full of hoppy goodness. Glad I bought the six-pack!
Mumbo Jumbo IPA
One of the first beers bought from a grocery store in Auckland, this beer was a disappointing, as there was less flavor than expected from a normal IPA. Still, it was a refreshing reward from our first every grocery shopping run.
Stop #01: Auckland
We arrived in Auckland and can’t wait to leave it!
Ponsoby, Auckland, New Zealand
Situated above a garage, this comfortable little room was our base of operations for 2 weeks.
Sydney, Australia
Before heading to New Zealand, we decided to spend a week in Sydney. What a beautiful city! Here is a random assortment of photos from our time there, in no particular order.
Sydney Australia, Pyrmont Neighborhood
A very stylish and comfortable loft in an old wool factory in the Pyrmont neighborhood.