Tag Archives: Tauranga

Did I Mention Hills and Hot Pools Already? – Waikite Valley

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Ross

On our last night in Tauranga we stayed at Sulphur Point down by the harbour which is one of our many home-away-from-homes. Our departure from town next morning was a bit disastrous; fuel contamination which is a long story getting … Continue reading →

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Backing The Truck Up #1 – Mt Maunganui

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Ross

We’re still working in Onehunga. And I’m getting around to sorting through some of my photos from the last few months. We’d been working in a kiwifruit packhouse in Te Puke. And only had a few days before we needed … Continue reading →

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Omokoroa Part 2

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Ross

Just when I thought we were away from the Bay of Plenty, I remembered one more day – our last. We were still at Omokoroa, just north of Tauranga. It was a lovely calm dawn and there’s nothing more lovely … Continue reading →

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Boosting the Mount Economy

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Ross

Being back in the Bay of Plenty was nice. It was time for catching up with family and friends, and time for catching up with Tauranga – where we’ve probably spent more time than anywhere else since we’ve been on … Continue reading →

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Taupo To Tirau To Tauranga

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Ross

The next morning was bleak and cold. We had a walk around the block at the Taupo airport before finally heading on north. The new bypass means we can bypass Taupo so we did. Wyn did some more driving which … Continue reading →

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Omokoroa Raining

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Ross

The car park at Omokoroa down by the store by the wharf was a big puddle when we arrived on Friday 12 June. We parked as best we could to be able to step out onto dry land, and settled … Continue reading →

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Hanging Around in Omokoroa

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Ross

Sunday 26 April It rained a lot through the night, and through the day. After lunch we ventured out for a walk around the point. There is some interesting history, there is a reserve there gifted to the Council. Further … Continue reading →

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Visitors Leave and Around the Mount

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Ross

Saturday 25 April Today was the day for the kids to fly back home to Dunedin. Their flight was at the civilised time of 10.30am. But we still set the alarm for 7am. The kids were keen to get up … Continue reading →

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On Holiday at Omokoroa

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Ross

Thursday 23 April We took a couple of days off work while the kids were still with us, and decided to visit Omokoroa. Omokoroa is a small peninsula out into Tauranga Harbour back towards Tauranga itself. The weather wasn’t much … Continue reading →

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