Such a special and unique place with so much to offer. Nature, history, fab food, quirky things, good shopping and … ghosts. Norfolk has it all. It may be tiny but it is sure to surprise!

Read my poem about the trip I led for Pukekohe Tours here.

A tour of Perth and south-west Australia (Margaret River region) is a wonderful thing!

Add a journey across the country, from Perth to Sydney, on the iconic Indian Pacific, for an even more fabulous experience. Vast expanses, tall karri trees, tranquil lakes, stunning caves, impressive coastlines, rolling dunes, quaint towns, fabulous food and wine … and lots more …

I led this trip for Pukekohe Travel.
View my poem/pic overview here.

Time at the Stamford Grand Hotel in Glenelg (Adelaide’s gorgeous beachside suburb), days exploring Adelaide and environs, including the vineyards, and two fabulous days/nights on the Proud Mary along the Might Murray River – how good!!

I led this trip for Pukekohe Travel.
View my poem/pic overview here.

Two days in Sydney, five days on private vintage train Aurora Australis into the heart of NSW, two days in the Blue Mountains – a special trip with so much variety. We travelled on freight-only lines, saw splendid scenery, had perfect weather and enjoyed life on-board this fabulous train. A fun and memorable experience with so many layers.

I led this trip for Pukekohe Travel.
View my poem/pic overview here.

Read my article on the Vintage Rail journey in NZ Herald Travel here.

A wonderful trip, based in Adelaide and exploring further afield in and around South Australia – including Coober Pedy, Kangaroo Island and Port Lincoln, by private charter flights.
Great food and wine and some truly unforgettable landscapes.

I led this trip for Pukekohe Travel.
View my poem/pic overview here.

Norfolk Island – where history, nature, culture and hospitality come together on one tiny island in the Pacific Ocean. Isolated, yet so in touch with the world, it’s a place that showcases its unique and quirky array of offerings in an inimitable and charming (and haunting!) way.

I first visited in 2000 and again in 2007. In March 2023 I led a group trip here for Pukekohe Travel – and loved it even more than ever.
View my poem/pic overview here
and refer to my full article below.

My morning stroll takes me past old ruins, pine trees and tranquil turquoise waters. In town I browse Irish linen, Venetian glass and English china. No traffic lights, no public transport, no congestion here. Evening falls, I enjoy fresh seafood, bantering with the locals as if I’d known them forever.
So where in the world am I, to be able to enjoy all this in just one day?
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Yes, night racing is a thing in New Caledonia and a group of racing fans experienced it in October 2019. We stayed in Anse Vata and had a fantastic time with sightseeing and fun alongside a great Night at the Races.

Read about our escapades here NZTROF Owners’ Bulletin, November 2019 (P12/13).

With its picturesque skyline and quick accessibility, Melbourne is a city that is easy to fall in love with. It’s a place where old meets new in the best possible way. From the centre to the outskirts, it offers visitors a fabulous slice of just about everything.
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