Not sure if you remember but one of our multiple flight changes from United was the cancellation of our flight from Auckland. Not a reschedule,…
After a couple of months in beautiful New Zealand, there are a few things we learned and would like to share with everyone. In short,…
Left Napier early morning for our 5+hr drive back to Auckland. The route takes us on many of the same roads we have traveled during…
No trip would be complete without first trying some of the local wines. Hawke’s Bay is a fairly well known as it is the second…
Just under 2hrs drive from Napier is Great Lake Taupo. We’re heading there today to see the ancient Maori carvings and maybe enjoy a little…
Originating in Paris just before WW1, Art Deco style was an attempt to visually enhance the appearance of objects through the use of symmetrical, geometric…
On 03 February 1931, Napier was hit by a devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale and lasting for 2 ½ minutes. Most of…
So we drove for another hour or so from Lake Rotorua to get to Waitomo and the famous glow worm caves. This is a major…
After driving here for more than a month, I’ve come to realize that there are a few things drivers should know before committing to being…
Ended our time in Ahipara and bid goodbye to Helen and a wonderful home. We really enjoyed our time here and the views were magnificent,…