The Pinnacles hut, located near Thames in the Coromandel Forest Park, is a great hut to visit with children in tow. Sleeping 80 people in two large, airy bunkrooms, it is the…
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The Spirited Women – All Women’s Adventure Race is an awesome event held in NZ every year. Teams of four women navigate their way around a secret course in a stunning…
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Every year in New Zealand, there are tons of fantastic outdoor events held throughout the country. From trail running, to mountain biking, orienteering to kayaking, sometimes all of the above, and…
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New Zealanders are blessed with one of the most exciting ‘backyards’ on the planet, perfect for family adventures. This week it is being celebrated by NZ’s outdoor recreation, outdoor safety, and…
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How is it that there can be places which are completely overwhelming, and totally calming at the same time? Recently, Mum and I hiked down the verdant Hollyford Valley. This gem…
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Why are New Zealand’s native birds so easily decimated by introduced pests like stoats, weasels, and rats? It’s not just that the rascals find birds’ eggs delicious. There are a few other factors…
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NZ Conservation week is coming up this month, offering plenty of ways to foster a strong conservation ethic in our kids. Why is it important to get children involved in conservation? We…
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Here’s a fabulous short walk at the Whangarei Heads, two hours drive north of Auckland. New Zealand’s Department of Conservation has started promoting several tracks around the country which are remarkable as…
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Kauri trees are unique to northern New Zealand. Their enormous height and girth are seriously impressive when they are ‘fully grown’, but unfortunately that has contributed to their downfall – most…
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The DoC hut at Peach Cove, Whangarei Heads is very popular with families – many young children have their first ever overnight tramping experience here. We took Nate (4) recently and…
