by Jub | Apr 5, 2021
The Onepoto Loop Track is a 6-7km loop track in Whitireia Park, close to Porirua. The track has less than 100 metres of elevation, so it’s an easy walk with some nice views, like many of the other Porirua walks. This post will give you all the details (with...
by Jub | Apr 3, 2021
I love a good burger, and as a plant-based human of 7+ years, I’m stoked that there are lots of vegan burgers in New Zealand. I’ve detailed many of them here on Chur New Zealand (I wish I started doing this earlier) and figured I might as well start...
by Jub | Apr 3, 2021
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...
by Jub | Apr 2, 2021
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...
by Jub | Mar 31, 2021
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...
by Jub | Mar 25, 2021
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...
