The early check in allowed us to relax a bit in our room, Anna discovering the world of magazines, Verena the city-world outside. A late…

The weather forecast said it would be a rainy day, so we were invading Te Papa again. This Museum of New Zealand really has it…

That sleepy little West Coast town was good for a stop and a city centre walk  but it was astoundingly empty (no longer high season,…

Flying back south … but there’s still time for lunch, toilet and some pictures to go.

The Shire in all its glory, and real. Reading the book or watching the movie is one thing, but there’s nothing like standing in the…

The Kauri Museum, Matakohe tells the fascinating story of the pioneering days through the use of kauri timber and kauri gum. We explored the many exceptional displays and galleries inside…

Arriving at Dargaville was like waking up to a cold, rainy morning. We desperately wanted to find a warm, cozy motel that feels a little…

That name sounds familiar? Not quite the same spelling but reminds of a cream liquor? Yeah, me too. The other reason to go there was…

Tane Mahuta, Lord of the Forest In Maori Cosmology, Tane is the son of Ranginui the sky father and Papatuanuku the earth mother. Tane tore…

The scenic reserve sits at the mouth of the Hokianga inlet, with a very easy walk around its head and beautiful vista points. Here I…