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Kaipara Sculpture Gardens

Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens

I’ve been flat out at work lately so getting time off in the weekend has become a bit of a...

Kids building a dam

Giving our kids the childhood we had

It’s a thing we hear so often – I wish my kids could have the kind of childhood we had....

Girl dancing on beach

What happens when there is a new Mum in town?

Now up until this point I’ve been the only Mum in town. I’ve been Mum to my 2 beautiful girls...

Silverdale Adventure Park

Silverdale Adventure Park

We love exploring new places, getting outdoors and doing fun, adventurous things together so Silverdale Adventure Park immediately ticked all...

Exploring Hamilton Zoo

Exploring Hamilton Zoo

Hamilton Zoo is hands down my favourite zoo. I know that other zoo’s have more animals and are bigger but...

Exploring the South Island in a Campervan

Exploring the South Island in a Campervan

The South Island of New Zealand is a truly magnificent place to visit and one of the best (and most...

girl on a swing, takapuna, rangitoto

And then she said she loves me back...

This post is for all you step mums out there who feel like you are doing a terrible job when...

Auckland free

What to do in Auckland for free

Here is our pick of the best of the free things in Auckland. We have deliberately picked spots from far...

Milford Beach at Sunrise

Watch the sunrise at Milford Beach

The best spot to watch the sunrise in Auckland has to be Milford Beach. Watching the sun come up behind...

Mount Eden

Mount Eden - the best place to climb a mountain in Auckland

Mount Eden has recently been closed off to vehicles which makes this mountain climb even better than it has been...

Maraetai wharf

Maraetai - the best place for a Sunday drive 

Maraetai is easternmost suburb of greater Auckland and not only the best place to head for a Sunday drive it...

Kauri Point

Kauri Point - Auckland’s last undiscovered beach 

James and I have argued about writing about Kauri Point for some time. The point of an undiscovered beach James...

Whatipu

Exploring the coast of ghosts at Whatipu

With a moniker like the “coast of ghosts” you know before you get there that Whatipu is going to feel...

Glamping at The Round Tent - Take 2

Glamping at The Round Tent - Take 2

We first went glamping at The Round Tent back in September (which you can read about here) and we instantly...

Our blended family - what we learnt in our first year

Our blended family - what we learnt in our first year

This week it is our one year anniversary of being a fully fledged blended family. This time one year ago...

Port Charles fence of shoes

Off the beaten track to Port Charles

Port Charles is a superb option for lovers of the untravelled road with stunningly rugged countryside and even a fancy...

Thames river

The best places to explore in Thames

Thames has always held a special place in my heart. When I was a child we used to camp at...

Sunset in Thames

Watching the sunset in Thames

There are two things that make Thames great for watching the sunset. The first is that no matter where you...

Cafe Melbourne Thames

Cafe Melbourne - the best cafe in Thames

With a great vibe and delicious food it’s little wonder that Cafe Melbourne is a favourite with locals and visitors...

Total relaxation at Te Aroha

Total relaxation at Te Aroha

So if you are not like us and have a Mum with an awesome spa pool sitting looking out over...

The Refinery, Paeroa

Hanging with the hipsters at The Refinery

Paeroa is just a half hour drive from Thames and as well as sporting the iconic giant L&P bottle it...

The Pinnacles

Climbing mountains; The Pinnacles 

Those of you who have made the hike to the Pinnacles will laugh when you hear how James and I...

View of Wellington from top of cable car

Our pick; the best things to do in Wellington

Wellington is a fantastic location for a weekend get away. We headed down for a quick weekend adventure with the...

Te Papa Gallipoli

Humbled by Gallipoli at Te Papa  

In this deeply moving and personal exhibition, Te Papa and Weta Workshops combined to create this moving account of what...

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