Welcome to Driving Mr Dusty.
Our short series shows you a cat’s eye view of Wellington, New Zealand with a video and some cool snapshots!
STOP PRESS Dusty’s trip is a Finalist in the 2018 BlogPaws® Nose to Nose Awards.
Dusty was a senior who absolutely adored car rides. Thanks to him we discovered a little senior cat could have amazing adventures and make movies. We called them ‘Driving Mr Dusty’. You can also enjoy his trips to Petone Beach, and Lord of the Rings country – Rivendell.
Driving Mr Dusty’s Eastbourne Adventure
Today we spotlight Eastbourne a suburb of Wellington that looks over towards the capital from across the harbour. About 4,200 people live here in all, but it gets busy with visitors in summer and when the weather is fine.
Dusty Visits Eastbourne – Activities
Eastbourne is at the end of a long, winding seaside road that hugs the side of the harbour, just check the video for how close we get.
It is also the starting point for many outdoor activities, including hiking adventures. Hiking is known as ‘tramping’ here, and there are some cool routes that start at the far end of Eastbourne, beyond the shops and houses.
The road does eventually stop, not long past our car park spot in the movie, and there is no tarmac road. The area is still busy as a host of advenure activities are based here. You can windsurf, and there is a 60 minute bike ride to the very tip of the peninsula with gorgeous views, as you can see when you watch Dusty’s movie.
You can also get out in a kayak, and go snorkelling. So, you can see why on a fine day, we were pleased to get a parking spot!
Dusty Gets Up to Mischief At Home!
It was a busy day, it tired me out and so Mum and Dad found giving me my fluids a lot easier. When I was worn out and laid in my carrier I didn’t protest! At the end of a busy cat day we were ALL tired, so, I waited until they both turned away before I tried to jump out of my wire carrier! I nearly tipped over so Mum watches me like a hawk now * sigh * The adventures of a senior cat eh!?
OK Guys! See on the next Driving Mr Dusty
* Paw Wave *
What a perfect day out! Totally love these trips and seeing how much you enjoy them, and also seeing such wonderful views of New Zealand! Where to next? Wherever it is I can’t wait!
Purrs, ERin
Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure, Mr. Dusty! We look forward to following along on your next one!
Dusty, I enjoyed the tour very much. I know I told your mommy…oh over a year ago so she wn;t remember this conversation on Twitter about two of my human brothers going to NZ twice and they did get to your area one of those times. xxx
That sure looks wonderful Dusty and I can tell you’re enjoying yourself. Heck, I’m enjoying watching you have fun!
Thank you Mr Brian, we tried to show where we went, not just me * wink *
Dat sure is a purretty place. We’re glad you didn’t tip da carrier. Dat could’a been dangerous and you could’a gotten hurt. All’s well dat ends well, right? Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
dood !!!! total lee awesum add ventsurez…thanx for sharin with uz !!! yur waterz ther R sew bloo…..we iz knot sure wear round heer ewe wood see em that kinda awesum bloo ….hope ya spied a fish ore three when dad taked
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Wow Dusty what a great adventure you went on,That beach was great!I love the beach too!xx Speedy
Thank you Speedy. I greatly admire your beach adventures!
Aww looks so beautiful there. Mr. Dusty is definitely a little adventurer in his twilight years. Another one off the bucket list! Can’t wait to see his next adventure. 🙂
Wow, what a cool adventure! I don’t know what I’d think of those waves, though!
Hey Dusty my pal. You are giving me and Mom L the best ever tour of your part of NZ
Thank you Miss Savvy!