Update: Mermaid Pool has been indefinitely closed, as it was being inundated with visitors who were trashing it. It’s taking a much-needed rest from humans. We still highly recommend visiting Matapouri Beach (without going to Mermaid Pool) and Motutara Farm…
Kiwi + Kayaking in Kerikeri, New Zealand
Want to know our most favourite place in New Zealand? Okay, this is a hard one because there *may* be a few places contending for the #1 spot – but Northland’s Kerikeri is sure hard to beat, particularly…
Some Hot Spots on the Coromandel Peninsula
On the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island lies the Coromandel Peninsula, the base of which is roughly a two-hour drive from away Auckland (traffic dependent!). This area is lush and green, with fern trees galore – and…
The Ultimate Getaway Guide to Raglan, New Zealand: The Best Things to See and Do!
Raglan is a beautiful beach town on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island, known for its epic surf breaks and laid-back bohemian vibes. Mention Raglan to anyone who’s been there, and they will likely get stars in their…
Exploring the Wild Wairarapa Coast in Castlepoint, New Zealand
Castlepoint is a remote and ruggedly beautiful area on the east end of New Zealand’s Wairarapa region. While it’s only about two and a half hours from the country’s bustling capital, it feels like an entirely different world out in…
