Breaker Bay, New Zealand Beautiful hike of about 3.5 miles. Some incline but not too bad. The views of the water and then the…
Wellington, New Zealand Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city and sits at the southern tip of the North Island, wrapped around a beautiful…
Lake Taupo, New Zealand Boat Ride on Lake Taupo to see the Maori Rock Carvings. This would have been much better if the weather…
Rotoura, New Zealand We did the Te Pō Tour, a 45-minute Māori cultural performance featuring song and dance, a walk to the geyers…
Waitomo Caves, Blue Springs Walkway & North Island Countryside, New Zealand We visited the Waitomo Caves and we were actually a little disappointed. The glow worms were interesting for a few…
Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, New Zealand Hamilton Gardens isn’t a traditional botanical garden; instead, it’s a themed garden attraction featuring 18 Enclosed Gardens that represent different…
Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand The Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s coastal getaways, known for wild beaches, native rainforest, and small laid-back towns. It’s…
Waiheke Island, New Zealand Just 35–40 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland, Waiheke feels like a different world — vineyards, olive groves, beaches, and…