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De Bretts Thermal Pools

Why we went to DeBrett thermal pools in the middle of a heat wave

The kids were desperate to go to DeBrett thermal pools on our holiday but I was a little bit unsure....

Handing over the holiday budget and planning to the kids

Handing over the holiday budget and planning to the kids

We’ve long been fans of giving the kids some budgetary and planning responsibility when planning our holidays. When you know...

Ohiwa

Five things I learnt from spending a week in Ohiwa

Nestled in-between Ohope and Opotiki, the Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park is a literally a stones throw from the beach and...

Henley Hotel

Darling, if you need me I’ll be at Henley Hotel

Ever since we saw the first online photos of Henley Hotel we’ve been so excited to visit in person. And...

Zeelong Tea Estate

A spot of High Tea at Zeelong Tea Estate

It was the weekend for all things luxurious and fancy. So it was fitting that after our night in luxury...

Milford Sound

9 tips when travelling to Milford Sound

Let’s be honest, Milford Sound is not really “on the way” to most things so chances are if you are...

Curio Bay Maui camper van

11 things you need to know for your camper van holiday

This is our second time travelling around the South Island in a camper van. The first time we went around...

Cromwell

3 reasons to head out of Queenstown and visit Cromwell

We fell in love with the Central Otago town of Cromwell. Nestled in amongst the mountains, with Lake Dunstan on...

Larnach Castle

Is Larnach Castle really "haunted as hell"?

I’m a sucker for castles, romance, history, intrigue and the odd ghost story. So naturally Larnach Castle was on my...

Dunedin

The need for a Dunedin do over

I’ve been putting off writing this story. In short, Dunedin wasn’t at all what we expected and hoped it to...

Queens Park Invercargill Motorcycle

4 reasons you need to put Invercargill on your list

Invercargill was a bit of an unexpected highlight of our bottom of the South trip. It’s a little bit of...

Bluff

Book ending our adventures at Bluff

No matter how much exploring you do it doesn’t feel compete until you have made it to Cape Reinga at...

Taking the scenic routes in Southland

Taking the scenic routes in Southland

We’re big on taking the road less travelled, enjoying the journey as much as the destinations – you know all...

Dig This

Dig This - better than riding my first Harley

I’ve always wanted to drive a digger. Always. I sat quietly and watched friends and family drive diggers and only...

Motorbikes Invercargill

Invercargill is New Zealand’s Sturgis

If you’re into motorcycles in America you’d head to Sturgis. If you are in New Zealand, Invercargill is your place...

Why Te Anau is the perfect Fiordland base

Why Te Anau is the perfect Fiordland base

After eloping with the kids in Glenorchy we set our in our camper van to explore the rest of the...

Camp Glenorchy

Forget everything you thought you knew about campgrounds at Camp Glenorchy 

Luxury, campgrounds and sustainability are not normally words you’d associate with each other. So pause here and forget everything you...

Camp Glenorchy, Sunshine Weddings, Getting Lost, elopement

7 things you need to know when running away to get married

If you’re reading this you’re probably already thinking about how you can make your wedding less stressful and more enjoyable,...

Waitomo Caves Hotel

Falling in love with Waitomo Caves Hotel 

I knew before I arrived at Waitomo Caves Hotel that I was going to love it. I ogled the chandeliers,...

Mount Egmont

The Grown Ups Guide to New Plymouth

A couple of weeks ago we were approached by local New Plymouth artist and entrepreneur Anna Scott to see if...

Playing with fairies in Hollard Gardens

Playing with fairies in Hollard Gardens

We asked you guys where we should head to on the Getting Lost page and luckily you guys (thanks again...

Dawson Falls - do not attempt this in Ugg boots

Dawson Falls - do not attempt this in Ugg boots

We often ask our community on the Getting Lost page for recommendations when we head somewhere new. So when we...

Forgotten World Highway

Travelling the Forgotten World Highway

I’ve spent my life working in advertising so I love a good story of an embattled brand going up against...

Finding Mahurangi

Finding Mahurangi

It’s a side effect of having 3 jobs, 3 kids and a love of travel that there is very seldom...

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