There are not too many places that are 100% vegan in Palmerston North, so when I learned that Cafe Royale had a plant-based menu in addition to the regular menu, that was me sorted. I knew Cafe Royale was on the southern corner of The Square, but struggled to find the...
Palmerston North (a.k.a. Palmy) gets a bit of stick from people being a boring town, but having some family there I get to visit reasonably. And it’s not that bad. Would I live there? Probably not. But there’s plenty of things to do in Palmerston North for...
The Spa Park to Huka Falls walkway is an awesome 6-7km out-and-back trail along the Waikato River. The turn around point is the epic Huka Falls, but it also takes in the Otumuheke Stream, a natural hot water stream you can dip in on the way. This post will give you...
There are some amazing hikes and walks in Tongariro National Park, a place on the bucket list for many travelling NZ. There’s of course, the Tongariro Northern Circuit, a great walk, and one of the most popular day walks in the country, the Tongariro Alpine...
The Silica Rapids Walk is a 7km loop (or you can do an out-and-back) track in Tongariro National Park. The walk takes you through the forest and open pasture with the main feature being the Silica Rapids just over 3km into the walk. This is a great walk for those who...
