Waikato means flowing water a name that comes from New Zealands longest river. This flows from New Zealands largest lake, Lake Taupō, to Port Waikato on the West Coast. This region stretches from Auckland in the north, to Mount Ruapehu in the south, from the west coast, through to the top Coromandel Peninsula on the east coast. …
Auckland is the largest and most diverse city in Aotearoa New Zealand. Here you will find gorgeous hiking trails and beautiful beaches only half an hour from anywhere in the city. From downtown you can catch a ferry to various islands including the well know Waiheke. Auckland is known for its outstanding food, wine and…
Northland New Zealand is a place where you will find the most gorgeous coastlines and beaches in Aotearoa, especially in the popular Bay of Islands. From ancient sub-tropical forests to a rich culture and history the very top of Aotearoa New Zealand is not to be missed. HARURU FALLS Haruru Falls is near Paihia in…
The Papamoa Hills Regional Park (Te Rae o Papamoa) is one of my absolute favourite places to visit when I am home in the Bay of Plenty. The park is full of walking trails and amazing views on 135 hectares with the highest point at 224 metres. The shortest route to the top would take most people…
The Hamilton Gardens was awarded ‘Garden of the Year’ at the International Garden Tourism Awards in France in 2014. It is no surprise that this place is extremely popular with free entry and about one million people visiting annually. The Hamilton Gardens are absolutely worth visiting if you travelling through the Waikato Region of Aotearoa New…
The Bay of Islands is one of my all time favourite places in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a haven of beautiful beaches, that can be found on the east coast in the far north of the North Island. You will find the Bay of Islands in the far north of the North Island. This…
At the beginning of 2016 I started off on my biggest hiking adventure ever! The Northland section of the Te Araroa Trail (TAT) in New Zealand. The complete trail is 3000km from one end of New Zealand to the other and can be walked in either direction but South bound tends to be more popular. I was…
My Experience of Great Barrier Island I am lucky to call Aotearoa New Zealand my home and I love nothing more than exploring my own back yard. There is one place, in particular, that has found a special place in my heart and that is Great Barrier Island which I prefer to refer to as…
