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5 of the best things to do in Karikari Peninsula

We booked into Whatuwhiwhi (which we learned how to pronounce properly thanks to Izzy at Ahipara Horse Treks who didn’t...

5 tips for riding the giant Sand Dunes at Te Paki

We knew from our Getting Lost community that there were giant sand dunes at Te Paki but even with the...

Why you absolutely can’t drive past the turn off to Spirits Bay

We all know that maps aren’t my strong point so I was surprised to know that Spirits Bay wasn’t right...

Swinging & Sliding at Action World

With this trip to Northland we let all of the kids choose and activity. Soph, the youngest and most adventurous...

Finding Charlie's Rock in Kerikeri

Kerikeri was James choice for our 5th night away on our Northland trip. Primarily he wanted a chance to hang...

Taking the tourist drive to Kerikeri

We try to avoid the direct routes where we can. They are generally inland, highly populated and while we may...

Spending a morning in Russell

Our last day in Northland and James cousins Kylie and her husband Blair had come over to Paihia to spend...

The top of New Zealand - Cape Reinga

If Tane Mahuta was on James bucket list then Cape Reinga was on my bucket list and it was definitely...

The Lord of the Forest - Tane Mahuta

Tane Mahuta is one of the things on James bucket list and was his first pick of things to do...

The Hokianga Ferry - Mind that gap in the map

Geography was never my strong subject. Maps elude and often confuse me (hence I’m in the business of Getting Lost)...

Getting Lost in history at The Kauri Museum

The Kauri Museum in Matakohe wasn’t officially on our list but James Mum had raved about it so we decided...

A little town called Kawakawa

This is a post that I started to write a couple of years ago after my first trip to Kerikeri...

Towering Kauri, choirs in the trees and great wine at Brick Bay

I knew Brick Bay Vineyard and Sculpture Trail was going to be good but I wasn’t prepared for quite how...

Camping at Treasure Island

Camping is one of those hit and miss experiences – it can be utterly miserable or it can be one...

Pataua

Pataua is amazing. We went with friends who had been at Christmas and said exactly that – Pataua is amazing....

3 things to do in Whangarei with children

A day in Whangarei and a mission to find something to entertain 3 children and 2 adults while not blowing...

Spending a day at Scandrett

Amazing scenery and deep calm waters, combined with a bit of history and some great stories make Scandrett a brilliant...

Old Concrete Works in Warkworth

You would be forgiven for not knowing that they were there but 5 minutes out of Warkworth you will find...

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