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Interislander - your holiday on the way to your holiday

We could have flown from Auckland to Nelson in one and a half hours. Instead, we took the long way....

Gibbs Farm - the amazing sculpture collection that you can't pay to visit

I first saw Gibbs Farm about 8 years ago. I’d met up with some friends to photograph the waterfall at...

5 amazing finds on the outskirts of Rotorua

Covid has made even the most organised holiday planners more your “fly by the seat of your pants / book...

Boil ups and moments of zen at the Secret Spot in Rotorua

I’ve been seeing Secret Spot coming up on my Instagram feed for the past year since they opened and I’ve...

Kerosene Creek - Hot Water Waterfalls and Water Holes

I’d heard about Kerosene Creek and it had been on my list of things to do in Rotorua for so...

9 tips for exploring the Waipu Caves

Waipu Caves have been on my list for a while. I’ve driven past the sign a few times now but...

The little cabin in the clearing - Coco Cabana

So I bet you can’t get the Coco Cabana song out of your head now either (you’re welcome) and I...

Spirit animal ducks, giant antipasto platters and sensational chardonnay at Marsden Estate

We’re long time fans of a good vineyard lunch. It’s just everything I love all wrapped up into one irresistible...

Taking the long way to Russell

I’ve only ever been to Russell on the ferry from Paihia. Which means I go on foot, which means (remembering...

Lodges and fancy dinners on the outskirts of Whangarei

All to often we can pick a spot by how close it is to the city centre but when you...

8 things to know about the Te Ara Tahuna (Orewa) Estuary Walkway

I love walking. But I hate hills. Blame it on my early life in Christchurch on the flat for my...

9 tips to tame the budget in Paihia

It’s just so easy to spend money in Paihia – there are just so many amazing things to do and...

5 ways to play the Getting Lost Game in school holidays

School holidays are almost upon us again. For those of us in Auckland that have just gone through another 3...

How to plan the perfect Coromandel escape with teenagers

It’s tough to figure out what your teenagers will like at the best of times. So to say I was...

The easiest (and potentially longest) trip to the supermarket ever!

We don’t like to do things the usual way. It’s generally a lot less fun and a bit too predictable...

The lazy girls guide to conquering Rangitoto Island…

The green rugged symmetrical landscape of Rangitoto is such an iconic feature of the Auckland skyline that you’d be forgiven...

nd settled in for a while to have a picnic lunch up the top and take in those amazing views.

Snorkelling at Motutapu Island

We well and truly caught the snorkelling bug in the Poor Knights. So when we saw that EMR were going...

Why you should tell a blogger you love them today

Part of the life of a blogger is dealing with the comments. I love bloggers like Constance Hall, Emily Writes...

The Getting Lost Game - the unique Kiwi Travel Game

The Getting Lost Game is designed to inspire adventures and get people out of what they know and explore that...

Top 5 places to stay in New Zealand

We get to stay in a lot of amazing places as we travel around New Zealand so we thought it...

How to make your next work trip much less boring

I’m a firm believer in trusting your instincts, turning down random roads just because they look interesting and getting absolutely...

Where to stay, play and eat on the Tutukaka Coast

I’m a first time visitor to the Tutukaka Coast. Growing up it felt like everyone had been there, and James...

Why you should absolutely not tell anyone about Centennial Park

I’ve got a secret. I know, why am I sharing it on here – but trust me, I’ve shared two...

How to have a perfect day as a non diver in the Poor Knights

The Poor Knights are something that I’ve heard a lot about through James. He’s dived there quite a few times...

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