Monthly Archives: February 2026

Hobbiton

Posted on February 18, 2026 by If It Was Today

This is our third visit to New Zealand, and we decided that we really shouldn’t put off a visit to Hobbiton any longer. It is, after all, one of the things that many people associate with New Zealand. Only one … Continue reading →

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Another Travel Day

Posted on February 17, 2026 by If It Was Today

Today we drove from Whitianga to Hamilton. It was a relatively modest drive, so we had time for a bit of a side quest. On our Cathedral Cove tour, we spotted something we thought was worth a closer look. Our … Continue reading →

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Midway

Posted on February 16, 2026 by If It Was Today

We were enjoying out breakfast and coffee (flat white, of course) taking our usual slow start to the day. The patio doors were wide open and the sun was shining outside. I turned to Jan … “our trip is half … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Cove

Posted on February 15, 2026 by If It Was Today

One of the things we really wanted to do on this visit to Whitianga was to take a boat tour to Cathedral Cove. Fortunately we didn’t book the tour for yesterday – it would have been very wet. Today was … Continue reading →

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This is More Like It!

Posted on February 14, 2026 by If It Was Today

I’m not sure if this is someone’s message to their valentine, or to New Zealand. Either one works!

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Enough Already!

Posted on February 14, 2026 by If It Was Today

Yesterday’s forecast was for periods of heavy rain, but what we actually had was more like a light drizzle off and on throughout the day. We still took it easy, going for a short walk to check out the beach, … Continue reading →

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Four Pictures, No Words…

Posted on February 12, 2026 by If It Was Today
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Rain Day … Sort Of

Posted on February 12, 2026 by If It Was Today

Into every life a little rain must fall. Even in New Zealand. We did get rain today, it was just a sprinkle here and there, but it still wasn’t an inviting day to head outside. So we decided to have … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans…

Posted on February 11, 2026 by If It Was Today

Last year we stopped in Waihi and made the short drive to Waihi Beach for the afternoon. We found the perfect spot to set up our beach chairs, read our books, watch the sea, and listen to the crashing surf. … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on February 10, 2026 by If It Was Today

We checked out of our hotel in Ohope today and drove to Waihi Beach. Another day, another beach! We really only have one complaint about our stay in Ohope. We should have stayed longer. Much longer. Next time, we will. … Continue reading →

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