North Island

Travel tips

Feb 7, 2020• by Thecoupleinrow51

Explore New Zealand by Train: The 5 Most Beautiful Train Journeys

There are many different ways to explore New Zealand’s natural beauty, but you will see most visitors renting either a car or campervan. This is undoubtedly an understandable option if you are...

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Jul 17, 2019• by OOC1

Looking for a new experience in New Zealand - visit Kapiti

If you are visiting New Zealand soon or you may already be here and want to discover something unique then I think a quick stopover in the Kapiti Region is definately worth your time. The great...

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Apr 8, 2019• by travellingwithmynikon

Lake Taupo Cruising

With a great Lake Taupo and the mighty Waikato River here, there is plenty of ways for you to get on the water. A definite must do in Taupo on any evening is a stroll down to the lakefront and watch...

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Apr 6, 2019• by travellingwithmynikon

National Army Museum in Waiouru

A great way to break the drive south is a stop at the National Army Museum in Waiouru. This is not only a great resource of our part in all wars we’ve been involved in but an insight into what our...

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Apr 5, 2019• by travellingwithmynikon

Walks around Tauranga

There are a few walks you do at The Mount or Mauoa, as it’s affectionally known, a walk around the base which is 3km long and takes about 45-minutes and two walks to the summit, 232m above sea...