After spending the afternoon at Wairakei Thermal Hot Spa, our final evening in New Zealand was spent going sailing on Lake Taupo. The four of us booked tickets to go on a Sail Barbary cruise to view the Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings. We started boarding just after 5pm and, … [Read more...] about Jumping In At The Deep End On Lake Taupo
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Our First 24 Hours By Lake Taupo, NZ
After leaving New Plymouth in the morning, we made our way northeast to Lake Taupo. Located in the center of the North Island, Lake Taupo is the largest lake in New Zealand. We'd been drawn to Lake Taupo by the promise of all kinds of water-related activities, so we were keen … [Read more...] about Our First 24 Hours By Lake Taupo, NZ
You Should Go To Hell For Great Pizza
After checking in at our Airbnb in New Plymouth, NZ, we started thinking about dinner for later that evening. Our wonderful hosts had a folder prepared for guests containing information about the apartment and the local area, as well as leaflets for local restaurants and … [Read more...] about You Should Go To Hell For Great Pizza
24 Hours In New Plymouth, NZ: Beach, Mountain & Too Much Food
After spending most of our third day in New Zealand on the Forgotten World Highway, we thought we'd explore New Plymouth the following day. New Plymouth is on the west coast of the North Island and is known for its coastal walkway. Our initial plan had been to visit the beach … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In New Plymouth, NZ: Beach, Mountain & Too Much Food
Walking To Mount Damper Falls In 25 Photos
Before setting off on the Forgotten World Highway, Shae noticed we'd be passing Mount Damper Falls on our route. She knows I love waterfalls, so this seemed like it'd be a great spot for us to stop and stretch our legs. It's an easy walk to Mount Damper Falls that can be … [Read more...] about Walking To Mount Damper Falls In 25 Photos