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Mount Maunganui Surf Lessons Your Ultimate Guide

Looking for something to do this summer for your kids or the whole family, well Mount Maunganui surf lessons might just be the tick in the box. The Surf Schools at Mount Maunganui have got you covered. Whether you're just looking for a lesson to get you...

Surf lessons is certainly one thing to do in Mount Maunganui. Here Lukas starts on his board

View of Omanawa Falls waterfall from the Wairere Tapu Lookout, it's a long way down

Ōmanawa Falls: A Stunning Day Out

Ōmanawa Falls - Te Rere o Ōmanawa is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand, located in the Bay of Plenty region on the North Island. This stunning natural wonder attracts visitors from all over the world, who come to admire...

Views of Otarawairere Beach from the platform lookout makes it one of the best things to do at Ohope Beach

11 Top Things To Do At Ohope Beach For Families

Ohope Beach Is one of the most beautiful and laid-back beach towns in New Zealand and is located just 10 minutes from Whakatane. The coast here stretches for 11 km and is lined with beautiful Pohutukawa trees. There is certainly plenty of...

Lukas standing in front of the food cabinet thinking about which slice to pick

Papamoa Cafes: Our Top 5

Papamoa is a coastal suburb located in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. It's a popular holiday destination with beautiful beaches, great surf, and plenty of cafes to choose from. We have lived here for a while now we always use...

The boys walking down the strawberry field ready to pick

Best Berry Farms: Tauranga to Whakatane

What is a road trip without stopping for fresh fruit? We love heading down the coast (Tauranga to Whakatane) and looking for the best berry farms are always on our list for a stop over, stretch the legs or for a bite to eat. However, we...

Ohinemuri river flowing through Karangahake gorge

Karangahake Gorge Walks: A Guide for Families

Situated between Waihi and Paeroa on State Highway 2 is Karangahake Gorge Walks. We take this road everytime we head to Auckland from Papamoa or when we head up to the Coromandel. Now we have passed through Karangahake Gorge on numerous occasions, often...

The Best Things To Do In New Plymouth

I used to visit my Aunty and Uncle here when I was a kid. I had so many great memories during that time. Always out and about, they knew the best things to do in New Plymouth. So when I had the opportunity to return with the family I just...

Cathedral Cove on a sunny day, perfect spot for swimming and relaxing

Best Beaches in the Coromandel for Families

The Coromandel Peninsula is one of New Zealand’s favourite destinations, especially in summer. Famous for its natural beauty, cliffside views, secluded bays, idyllic beachside towns and not forgetting the incredible Pinnacles hike which...

One of the best cabinet food displays in Elspeth's Bakery, Mount Maunganui cafe

The 11 Best Mount Maunganui Cafes

We have been fortunate to live in Mount Maunganui and the surrounding areas for many years. During this time we have visited many Mount Maunganui cafes, some are still thriving while others have moved on. What we enjoy about them is the...

Whakapapa Ski Field (Your Ultimate Family Guide)

Nestled in the heart of the North Island lays Tongariro National Park and in the winter it’s home to Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields. Located one hour and 50 minutes from Taupo and just over a hour from Turangi It’s also easily accessible from the North...

Lukas and Sawyer starting their adventure across the 1st bridge

Redwood Forest Tree Walk

Now this is a must for the whole family when visiting Rotorua. The Redwood Forest tree walk offers spectacular views and a unique experience. In fact, you can see why it's on most tourist bucket lists when planning a trip around New Zealand. Located in...

Coromandel, 4 places you must visit

The Coromandel is one spot not to be missed when travelling around the North Island of New Zealand. It’s a favourite destination for tourists and locals alike with many great places to holiday, relax and explore. Whether you are into...

McLaren Falls Park A Treasure For Families

Fancy a day out? Well, around 10 minutes from Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty is McLaren Falls Park with a wide range of walks and exploring to keep every family member occupied. There are 190 hectares of parkland with the picturesque McLaren Falls Park...

Great Family Things to do in Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is described as one of the picturesque spots in New Zealand. I grew up here as a kid, spending holidays with family and friends. While it has changed and grown over the past 40 years, as most places do, there are plenty of...

The Best Things To Do In Papamoa

Just down to road from Mount Maunganui is Papamoa Beach, one of the fastest growing towns in New Zealand. Located in the beautiful Bay of Plenty this is not only a great place to live and also the perfect place for a holiday. Not that...

The Rotorua Luge: Awesome Fun

Rotorua is well known throughout the world as an action-packed destination. The great thing is is that there are many different attractions in Rotorua to keep the whole family entertained. From natural wonders like Wai-O-Tapu and Hell's...

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Meet the family

We are a family of 4 living in New Zealand. I’m a teacher (great profession for traveling) and my wife Connie works in project management. We are also proud parents of two travel-loving boys.

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