Hiking with your kids can be so rewarding. It can also be a total mission! But persevere. Some of the best conversations I’ve ever had with my littles have been out…
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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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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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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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There’s something awesome about the way that children look at art. They don’t have any pre-conceived ideas about the ways things ‘should’ be, as we often do. Children just take things…
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We spend a lot of time in the bush – we love walking the trails! There’s just something about being surrounded by all that green that calms and restores both me…
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I’ve recently had a few Auckland mamas ask me about ideas for places to take the kids for a fun family hike on the weekend. Not too far out of town,…
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We love heading out for a good weekend walk. It presses the reset button after a long week, blows out the cobwebs, and is really special family time to reconnect. Sometimes…
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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…