How is it that I’ve lived in Whanganui for 7.5years, been to Bason Reserve a number of times, and YET this is the first time I’ve actually done this walk? We were inspired to do this walk today, Matariki observed (Friday 14 July, 2023), as we have recently decided that we should do a *new […]
Read MoreThis is one of Dunedin’s most remote beaches and it’s absolutely beautiful. I can’t believe I lived in Dunedin for 6 years and never came here (except I can, because it’s quite the mission). Fun fact: Dunedin has like 25+ beaches. I should do a blog post dedicated just to Dunedin beaches, because they are […]
Read MoreThis is one of my favourite places to regularly walk in Dunedin. (Do I say that about every walk? This one I try to do most trips to our home-away-from-home). We even had some wedding photos taken here in the bush, although we were behind schedule so missed out on photos by the reservoir itself […]
Read MoreTunnel Beach is one of Dunedin’s worst kept secrets. For good reason. It’s a great spot, although it’s a steep (but short) walk back up to the car from the beach. The highlight of course is the tunnel down to the secluded beach where you can hunt for fossils and explore caves (at low tide) […]
Read MorePatearoa is a small settlement in rural Central Otago, meaning “fortification with a clear view” in Te Reo Māori, although this may be more the original name of the Rock and Pillar Ranges, rather than the name given to the village. Europeans settled here in search of gold in the 1860s, and named the place […]
Read More“Trip Facts” Located in Mine Bay, Lake Taupō We visited the carvings (this time) through Sail Barbary, which runs an eco sailing yacht (its backup motor is electric) The trip was from, and returned to, Taupō centre city 2.5hours scenic cruise, guided tour of the lake and lots of interesting info provided about the carvings, […]
Read MoreWe wandered to this waterfall over Easter weekend while we were staying in Te Anga on a friends family farm. (Said farm has its own private waterfall, which I’ve included some snaps of below). Track Facts Easy walk, kid friendly (but there are steps so not stroller friendly) Just over 1km return 20min walk time […]
Read MoreThis beautiful walk is just outside Raglan, a must visit little town I can’t believe I haven’t visited until now! Track Facts 40 minute walk (to the bottom of the falls and back) 2.6km 261 steps moderate level of fitness required kid friendly & part of the kiwi guardians campaign easy option: 10 minute to […]
Read MoreTrack Facts: Located in Whanganui National Park This is a whole day trip from Whanganui City We did 4 hours driving + 1.5 hour jet boat riding + 1.5 hour hiking + 2 hours canoeing Easy walk, relatively flat. Older kid friendly You will need: sun protection, water, insect repellent, wet weather gear, a packed […]
Read MoreTrack Facts: 40mins (plus exploring time) 3km loop Easy walk with some steep sections Decent footwear required Kid friendly No dogs Bio security check required one arrival Cost: price of ferry ticket. $25 (adult) $13 (child) return to and from Days Bay or Queens Wharf You can camp on the island at the campsite OR […]
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