Firstly, if possible, I choose a company that is based in New Zealand. Secondly I choose a company that uses local guides Why are these two important? Using a company based in your own country I live in New Zealand, culturally we are close to Australia - though we have our differences! We are easy going, warm, flexible - used to being at the bottom of the … [Read more...]
Wildside Adventures – Go Wild on the East Coast of New Zealand
Amy Neale and Emily Dee are a mother and daughter team who thrive in the outdoors. Based in beautiful Ohope on the East Coast of New Zealand, the outdoors is their playground and they have set up Wildside Adventures to introduce others to this playground. Hiking - Snorkelling - Hunting - Kayaking - Camping Your Adventure Begins Here We Tailor make and Adventure just for … [Read more...]
Whangarei Heads – a hidden Gem
Whangarei Heads is 30 minutes from Whangarei, New Zealand's most Northern City. It is not on the road to anywhere else, so most people don't know about it. But it is one of my favourite spots in New Zealand, and most summers I try to spend some time there. The drive alone is worth the visit - as it hugs the harbour and its myriad of Pohutukawa lined Bays. This summer we set … [Read more...]