How do we summarize our three months in this amazing country? We started by trying to make lists of our favorite hikes, beaches, experiences, etc., but there are way too…
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Journey to Auckland: Exploring New Plymouth, Waitomo Caves, and Hamilton
After we left Wellington we explored New Plymouth, Waitomo Caves, and Hamilton on the way back to Auckland. New Plymouth New Plymouth is a fun town and we enjoyed our…
Continue readingEnjoying Wonderful Wine and Exploring Wellington
After we we left Tongariro National Park we headed south to Napier and down the East Coast of the North Island. This included wine tasting near Martinborough, exploring the southern…
Continue readingDramatic Volcanic Tongariro National Park
Tongariro National Park was a quick and fun stop on our way south. It was all about exploring the volcanic landscape on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. We first did some…
Continue readingExploring the Coromandel Peninsula and Taupo Volcanic Zone
After we left the northland we explored the middle of the North Island. We started at the Coromandel Peninsula with a boat tour, hikes, and wine tasting. We then went…
Continue readingThe Wild and Wonderful Northland
After we left Auckland we went to explore the Northland. (A very logical naming of the northern end of the North Island.) It was yet another amazing region to explore…
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