The Great Barrier Island Ferry and flying from Auckland are the most popular options for getting to this piece of paradise. Deciding which option to take depends on a number of factors such as the length of your stay, the reason for going, the luggage you want to take and how you plan to get…
One of the reasons I love Great Barrier Island is the large variety of walking and hiking tracks. Each and every one of them offers something special but for many, the astonishing views and variety of terrain are a common theme. From remarkable beaches and lush green bush to towering summits you get it all…
Tauranga New Zealand might not be high on the international tourist radar but it is definitely a favourite with New Zealanders and should not be overlooked as a place to visit. Translating to ‘the place of rest or anchorage’ suggests it is the perfect location to stop, relax and enjoy. Tauranga’s spectacular surrounds and…
Tauranga City and the wider Tauranga region is a popular summer destination in the Western Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It is home to an array of beautiful beaches, exceptional restaurants and cafes, a variety of events and festivals as well as gorgeous surrounds. Finding accommodation can be a challenge, especially over the summer holidays,…
THIS ARTICLE IS DEDICATED TO ALL THOSE IMPACTED BY THE ERUPTION OF WHAKAARI WHITE ISLAND WHICH OCCURRED AT 2.11PM ON MONDAY THE 9TH OF DECEMBER 2019. MANY OF THOSE ON THE ISLAND AT THE TIME OF THE ERUPTION WERE PASSENGERS OF THE CRUISE SHIP – OVATION OF THE SEAS. AROHANUI KI A KOUTOU – MUCH…
The Bay of Plenty is my home, my childhood playground, and I love nothing more than sharing it with visitors. I know it well and have explored many corners of this amazing region including Tauranga. This list of the ‘Top 12 Things to do in Tauranga’ that I have put together for you is in…
Papamoa and Mount Maunganui camping is a popular option for visitors looking for affordable accommodation. Both beaches are very sort after as holiday destination with miles of sandy beach coastline to enjoy. Mount Maunganui especially is a hive of activity for much of the year but even more so over the warmer months. Activities that…
The Mount Maunganui Hot Pools & Mauao Summit Tracks are credible activities in their own right but combining the two makes for a perfect few hours in Mount Maunganui. As a local who was born and raised in the Bay of Plenty, I can confirm that these are two ‘must-do’ activities when visiting the Tauranga…
The Bay of Plenty offers one of the best fishing experiences in all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Whether casting a line from the shore, heading out on a fishing charter or gathering shellfish, this is an angler and seafood lovers paradise. From the shore you can expect to catch Kahawai and Snapper or head out…
There are so many things to do in Nelson! The city is a trove of treasures and the wider Nelson Tasman region is smothered with pockets of paradise. With more sunshine than any other place in New Zealand, there is no shortage of things to do in Nelson. This list is based on my own…
