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Top Thing To Do In Kerikeri | Kerikeri Day Trip| Your guide to Kerikeri New Zealand

Top Thing To Do In Kerikeri | Kerikeri Day Trip| Your guide to Kerikeri New Zealand

Looking for that small town feel but still want a unique vibe and a plethora of things to do?!? If so, Kerikeri is the town for you. Located on the North Island of New Zealand, this Bay of Island town has so much to offer…history, nature, waterfalls, delish eats, wine, and so much more. Let’s waste no time, here is your guide to Kerikeri! The Details Located in The Bay of Island, Kerikeri is a three hour drive from Auckland…

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Mangonui Fish Shop | New Zealand Fish and Chips | Local Northland Eats

Mangonui Fish Shop | New Zealand Fish and Chips | Local Northland Eats

Wanna devour a mouthwatering lunch while gazing out at a serene coastal view?! Ummm, who doesn’t?!? Well look no further than Mangonui Fish Shop located on the North Island in Northland New Zealand. A fan favorite by New Zealand locals as well as visitors. Sit down, relax, take in that fresh ocean air, and get ready to grub on some fresh New Zealand fish and chips! The Details Mangonui Fish Shop serves up a variety of fruits de mer. For…

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Top Things to Do On Your Tutukaka Northland Trip | Tutukaka Travel Ideas | What To Do In Tutukaka

Top Things to Do On Your Tutukaka Northland Trip | Tutukaka Travel Ideas | What To Do In Tutukaka

Tutukaka is my fav town in Northland New Zealand. This seaside town on the North Island promotes an eco-friendly, sustainable, and health conscious lifestyle. And this is not only seen in their products and services offered, but this lifestyle is seen throughout the entire community. The Tutukaka Coast is known as a “Plastic Free” coast. They feel as a coastal community it’s so important to be an advocate of reducing plastic in our oceans. So while visiting bring your reusable…

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Visiting Whangarei Falls | New Zealand Waterfalls | Tutukaka Day Trip

Visiting Whangarei Falls | New Zealand Waterfalls | Tutukaka Day Trip

Waterfall chasing is an absolute must when traveling around New Zealand. It seems like there’s a picturesque waterfall hidden around every corner of this beautiful island country. So on your epic NZ roadtrip make sure to visit the famous and glorious Whangarei Falls. The Details Whangarei Falls is a 26 m high waterfall, just a short distance from Hwy 1 off Ngunguru Road. It’s roughly 20 minutes outside the popular coastal town of Tutukaka. Located in Northland region of the…

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Tāne Mahuta Know Before You Go | Visiting the Lord of the Forest | Waipoua Forest Day Trip

Tāne Mahuta Know Before You Go | Visiting the Lord of the Forest | Waipoua Forest Day Trip

So you’ve decided you wanna meet the most bad @$$ tree in all of New Zealand?! Who wouldn’t want to meet Mr. Tāne Mahuta himself….the grandest, oldest, and most sacred living kauri tree in all of New Zealand. He’s so epic that his name literally means Lord of the Forest. Well read on my friend for what you need to know before you start hugging kauri trees in the New Zealand bush. The Details Located in the magical and sacred Waipoua…

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Sheepworld Warkworth New Zealand | New Zealand Sheep and Wool Centre | Auckland Day Trip Sheepworld

Sheepworld Warkworth New Zealand | New Zealand Sheep and Wool Centre | Auckland Day Trip Sheepworld

Did you know sheep farming had a significant impact of the development of New Zealand’s economy…and that to this day it’s an important agricultural business for the country?! After one visit to New Zealand you’ll even start to question if there are possibly more sheep than people living on these islands. (Rumor has it that yes there are quite a few more sheep than humans.) It’s quite possible that I have never seen more sheep in my life than I…

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Cape Reinga New Zealand | Day Trip to Cape Reinga | Visiting Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Cape Reinga New Zealand | Day Trip to Cape Reinga | Visiting Cape Reinga Lighthouse

No vacation to the North Island of New Zealand is complete without a day trip to Cape Reinga. Located at the northern end of the North Island, Cape Reinga gives you the rare opportunity to see two large bodies of ocean water collide with one another. This is the point where the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea meet. And the lucky spectators here can witness the two currents fighting and pushing their way towards one another. The waves seeming to…

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