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7 reasons why #vanlife in New Zealand is goals

My Dad and I spent 10 days doing a loop of the North Island of New Zealand, beginning and ending in Auckland. Let me tell you: if you’re going to […]

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Fishing in Coromandel

If you’re heading up to the Coromandel in New Zealand, and are looking for a unique way to see the beautiful coastline, why not try fishing? I’m not a mad […]

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Rafting the Highest Rafted Waterfall in the World

Hidden away in upper Kaituna river, in a little warehouse on the side of the road, is Rotorua Rafting. You would never know that these guys will give you the […]

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Gettin’ Cultural at Tamaki Maori Village

To be quite honest, I didn’t think I would love this as much as I did. My Aunt recommended, and I thought it would be a nice chill evening that […]

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All the Fun at SkyLine Rotorua!

After spending the majority of the day exploring the Rotorua Redwoods, Dad and I decided to go check out SkyLine Rotorua. We only had a few hours before we had […]

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Hiking the Rotorua Redwoods

You’ve probably heard that California has some amazing Redwood trees, but did you know there’s a gorgeous Redwood forest on the North Island of New Zealand? Hidden in Rotorua, there […]

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4 Hours in Taupo

Oh Taupo. I’m sure you’re lovely, but we just didn’t spend enough time together. Dad and I were excited! We were driving from Napier to Taupo, and the first thing […]

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Tui Brewery Tour

Have you heard of Tui beer? You may know them from their hilarious adverts that are shared far and wide over the internet! A pretty typical “beer for the boys” […]

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14 Photos to inspire you to visit Mount Ruapehu

Tongariro National Park was an unscheduled stop on our tour of the North Island of New Zealand. Perks of van life! My Dad and I decided to head towards the […]

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The Legendary Black Water Rafting Waitomo

Be brave. If you follow me on my Instagram or Facebook you would know that this is my mantra for 2018. I want to try new things, be involved and […]

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What’s Up Waitomo?

The drive from Auckland to Waitomo is magnificent… if you take the road less traveled… After picking up our Britz camper we immediately drove south. We begun on the freeway, […]

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First Stop: Auckland!

The first stop on our tour of the North Island of New Zealand!

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7 reasons why #vanlife in New Zealand is goals

Fishing in Coromandel

Rafting the Highest Rafted Waterfall in the World

Gettin’ Cultural at Tamaki Maori Village

All the Fun at SkyLine Rotorua!

Hiking the Rotorua Redwoods

4 Hours in Taupo

Tui Brewery Tour

14 Photos to inspire you to visit Mount Ruapehu

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Waitomo

What’s Up Waitomo?

First Stop: Auckland!