North Island

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Dec 29, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger

The Poor Knights Islands are a Marine Reserve and Nature Reserve about 20km off the Tutukaka Coast in Northland, and they are internationally renowned as one of the premium dive destinations...

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Dec 28, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger

Exploring Russell

Russell, also known as Kororareka in the early 19th century, was the first permanent European settlement and port in New Zealand. It is situated in the Bay of Islands, in the far north of the North...

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Dec 4, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger

Exploring Hobbiton Movie Set

If you are a fan of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit you can't go to New Zealand and not go to the Hobbiton movie set. For me, it was a dream come true and a very emotional day as well. Here how...

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Nov 26, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger

Hiking Mt. Manaia

Our first stop on our trip to New Zealand was the beautiful town of Whangarei. Whangarei is a city in the Northland region of the North Island. We decided to stay in Whangarei because of its...

North Island Whangārei Heads Hiking Mount Manaia New Zealand Oceania

Nov 22, 2020• by Francesca

The Ultimate New Zealand Solo Travel Guide

It's no secret that Aotearoa New Zealand or ‘land of the long white cloud' is a top backpacking destination. A land full of adventure, it's home to some of the most awe-inspiring natural sights in...

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