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Whangarei is quickly becoming more than just a stop over on the drive to the Bay of Islands. There are so many things to do in Whangarei that we recommend putting aside a day (or more if you have the time) to explore the city and the region in more depth. Whangarei is located just …

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New Zealand is a truly majestic place. In a normal year, it’s no wonder more than 3 million people visit it every year and once the country opens back ut to the world following the COVID-19 pandemic, we can expect a huge influx of visitors once more. The country is famous for its breathtaking nature, …

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Zorbing sounds so mundane when you put it like that! Zorbing is in fact, one of New Zealand’s finest adrenaline-fuelled adventure activities where, rather than rolling along the ground, you are, more often than not, hurtling down hills and mountainsides in nothing more than an inflatable ball which may or may not be filled with …

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Kawau Island, aptly named The ‘Jewel of Hauraki’, is found 8 km off the coast about 45 km north of Auckland. It is actually one of the largest islands (5,000 acres) in the Hauraki Gulf and is a great place to visit for a day trip or longer. We’ve put together this (hopefully helpful) little …

Kawau Island – things to see and do on your next adventure! Read More »

Updated: 20 April 2021 Mountain biking, or MTB as it is often referred to, is one of New Zealand’s most popular sports. Whether you’re a local who loves getting out and exploring your backyard, or you are looking to try something a bit different on a weekend away, New Zealand has some pretty amazing mountain …

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Updated: 29 March 2021 Whilst we’re edging closer to the winter ski season here in New Zealand, if you can’t wait to strap on your ski boots and zoom down the slopes, there’s a place you can ski all year round – Snowplanet. Snowplanet is New Zealand’s only indoor ski slope and is located just …

Snowplanet – A Ski and Snowboard Paradise All Year Round! Read More »

The coastal city of New Plymouth in New Zealand’s North Island is a little gem of a destination with so much to offer. To prove it, we thought we’d share our 11 favourite things to do in New Plymouth! Before we dive in, however, a little bit of history and geographical background to New Plymouth. …

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Updated: 19 February 2021 The Ports of Auckland Round the Bays takes place once again in 2021 in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland. Round the Bays is easily the largest fun run and walk in New Zealand and is closing in on 50 years since it all began. The iconic run takes runners and walkers …

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