Tag: North Island
Māori Rock Carvings, TAUPŌ
“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, […]
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Marokopa Falls, WAIKATO
We 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 […]
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Bridal Veil Falls, WAIKATO
This 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 […]
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Eketahuna Cliff Walk, MANAWATU
Track Facts: 30mins (return) 2km Flat, well defined track (suitable for kids) Very easy walk This wee walk/hike wasn’t the one we intended to do (we wanted to go to Rocky Lookout in the Tararua Ranges, if there’s a hyperlink here, we went back and did it another day 😃 ), but was a reasonable […]
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