Coromandel Peninsula is approximately 2 and a half hours plus, south, then weirdly north-ish of Auckland, depending where on the Coromandel you stay. Since kids, both Mike and myself have been holidaying here with our families, as it’s one of the quintessential summer holiday spots in NZ. Every year we still do at least one […]
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A roadtrip to Cape Reinga – Way up north
If you’re done with The Bay is Islands and want a new adventure, just head north up State Highway 1 and you can’t get too lost. Just a mere 2 and a half hours from Kerikeri, you’ll finally make it to the Cape Reinga lighthouse that marks the end of the New Zealand and the […]
Raglan – so close, yet so far from Hamilton
Raglan is a quiet seaside town that gets busy over the Summer months as hoards of people rock up to enjoy the good food, sunshine, surf and glorious harbour. It’s one of our go-to spots for a long weekend, because it’s super relaxing, but has the restaurants, shops and activities to keep us happy. What […]