Marakopa Falls, New Zealand
On Te Anga Road, beyond Waitomo Village, you will run into an easy walk to "Marakopa Falls". The trail is well-marked, and has a sign indicating that it is a 10 minute hike. Between our...
Mangapohue Natural Bridge with Kids
Waitomo, New Zealand, has no lack of activities for kids. Of course, there are some excellent paid activities, such as the Spellbound Glowworm Caves tour that we absolutely loved, but there are also many fantastic hikes...
Visiting Rocket Ropes and Butterfly Creek in Auckland
When you drive away from the Auckland/New Zealand Airport, chances are you're going to drive right past the eye-catching entrances to Rocket Ropes and Butterfly Creek! Our interest was piqued in January, and the kids were...
Ruakuri Hike in Waitomo, New Zealand
If you're looking for free activities for kids around Waitomo, New Zealand, you won't want to miss the Ruakuri Scenice Reserve! Within a 5 minute drive of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves is the Ruakuri Walk,...
A leisurely stroll in Russell, New Zealand
Two weeks into our visit to New Zealand, we finally felt well enough to make it out to visit Russell. Formerly known as Kororāreka, it was the first permanent European settlement and sea port in New...
Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Park in Rotorua, New Zealand
It was a fresh, crisp morning in early February when we embarked on a walk through Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Known as one of the most colorful and diverse geothermal attractions in New Zealand, it was our...
Agrodome – A fun New Zealand Farm Experience for Kids and Adults
Are you looking for something different, educational, and entertaining for adults and children while visiting New Zealand? On New Zealand's North Island lies a gem of a tourist attraction--Agrodome--which is a "unique New Zealand...
A Family Trip to Rainbow Springs in Rotorua, New Zealand
We were excited to visit Rainbow Springs, a 22 acre nature park in Rotorua, New Zealand in mid February. It is home to New Zealand's largest and most successful kiwi conservation center, where they have released...
Visiting New Zealand’s Glowworm Caves with Kids
One should not visit New Zealand without planning a visit to the famed Glowworm Caves of Waitomo! We met up with our friends, the Pearce’s, who are staying 3 months on the South Island, but had...
The not-so-glamorous side of travel
We prepped for months for our newest adventure. That is...we prepped everything at home for our departure. We made mental (and electronic lists) of what to pack (and still missed a handful of things we had...
