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…
Travel with kids
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Going on a hike to stay out in nature overnight, either in a hut or in a tent, is bound to become a standout childhood memory for your little one. Hopefully…
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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…
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It’s mid Spring here in NZ. This is the time of year we start to dream of summer adventures – where are we going to go? What are we going to…
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Hawaii is such an ‘easy’ place for a holiday. Whether it’s with the kids or with a partner/friend, get ready to unwind! Here are some thoughts on our recent visit to…
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Today we thought we’d bring you along with us on one of our favourite jaunts. For me, it’s green therapy. I’m not so good at meditating (ha ha, I just accidentally…
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It’s never too soon to give your kids a sense of time gone by. When children are small and live life thinking that the world revolves around them, any chance you…
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It kinda feels like summer’s just started. I’ve been immersing the child in water daily for the last couple of weeks – even when overcast, it’s still been so muggy-a-rama that we…
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Well, they got the name of the trip right. It doesn’t get much more perfect than a beautiful cruise out to some stunning islands with the clearest water, loads of curious…