7 THINGS TO DO IN PAEKAKARIKI

For a small town, with a population under 2000, there are lots of fun things to do in Paekakariki to keep you busy for at least a couple of days. Let’s get straight into it! TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Exhilarating Fly by Wire 2. Walking The Scenic Paekakariki...

WALKING THE MOUNT MANAIA TRACK IN WHANGAREI HEADS

Located on the peninsular south of Whangarei, the Mount Manaia track is a jewel of the region that’s got beautiful beaches and a few nice walks. If you decide to do the Mount Manaia walk, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views from the summit. On the way...

THE WHANGAREI FALLS (VIA THE HATEA RIVER WALK)

The Whangarei Falls are one of the cities icons. While it’s not a waterfall people mention as the highlight of their NZ activities, the Whangarei Falls walk is a nice way to spend a couple of hours. Given that there’s a car park right by the falls, most...

THE COAST TO COAST WALK IN AUCKLAND

How awesome is it that in a few hours you can walk from one side of NZ to the other? It may be a hack of sorts thanks to Auckland’s geography, but it’s fun all the same. The Coast to Coast walk Auckland (not the Coast to Coast down south) is a 16km route...

THE WAIPOHATU WALK IN THE CATLINS

The Waipohatu Falls walking track is an enjoyable 5-6km loop through a rainforest in the Catlins Conservation Park (a.k.a. Waikawa Forest). The best part of the walk? The two waterfalls. If you have the Waipohatu Falls on your Catlins itinerary, this post will give...