Hiking in North Island

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...

Walks in the Tongariro National Park

Although the best one day walk in the world, the Tongariro Crossing isn’t all that the Central Plateau has to offer anyone wanting to explore the area. There are many walks that fit all ages and...

Rotorua Nature Walks

With so much to do and see in Rotorua, taking the time to slow down and smell the flowers, is often missed. There are so many great walks around Rotorua for all ages and fitness levels the only...

Accessible Waterfalls of the North Island of New Zealand

If you love to see and photograph waterfalls, but don't want to walk for hours, then these are the waterfalls for you to visit when you're on the North Island of New Zealand. Most of them need a...

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...

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...