Sep 20, 2022• by travellingwithmynikon
Wildlife Parks & Zoos of North Island, NZ
If you love animals and their conservation, then a zoo or wildlife park might just be the thing you need. The following zoos not only have animals from around the world but showcase the...
Aug 13, 2022• by travellingwithmynikon
Must-See Attractions in New Plymouth
New Plymouth may be a bit off the beaten path, but if you love nature, this is the place to see her in all her glory. Of course, Mt.Taranaki is in this area. This beautiful and majestic...
Jun 24, 2022• by travellingwithmynikon
One of my favourite walks in New Zealand is on the Coromandel Peninsula, Cathedral Cove. If you are arriving from Auckland, it's about a 2.5-hour drive that is well worth a weekend away. Get your...
Dec 29, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger
Diving at the Poor Knights Islands
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...
Dec 28, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger
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...
Dec 17, 2020• by njanowski
Where to See Lupins on the South Island
If you've seen pictures of New Zealand, you've probably seen fields of lupins in bloom. These pink, purple, and yellow flowers pop up by the thousands in the summer, dotting the countryside with...