May 12, 2016
My second full day in Whangarei was primarily spent driving. In the span of a day I drove into the city centre, down to the Whangarei Heads, back to Tikipunga, out to the Tutukaka Coast, and back to Whangarei. If you know the area well, you’ll understand how much driving that is. However, since I […]
May 5, 2016
Day one of my road trip began late in the afternoon. Very little occurred other than I drove about 2.5 hours north to Whangarei, stopped for McDonald’s (guilty because I JUST watched Supersize Me), and made it to my hostel well after dark. However, the next day was my first full day in Whangarei, Northland’s […]
May 1, 2016
I am going on an adventure! Today is a very exciting day because I am leaving my comfy life on Waiheke Island to travel for six weeks. The month of May will be spent driving on the lefthand side of the road all over New Zealand’s North Island. I could not be more excited to […]
April 30, 2016
I am so fortunate to have lived in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Waiheke Island is a paradise full of beautiful people and scenery. If you have the opportunity to visit this place, do not pass it up. Enough talking, see for yourself. 1. Onetangi Beach 2. Mudbrick Vineyard […]
April 28, 2016
After the craziness of working Easter weekend, my friend Anna and I knew we needed to go somewhere and get off of Waiheke Island. For a short, two-day trip, we knew we wanted to be outdoors and go somewhere new. After much deliberation, we finally decided to venture off the island to drive to Thames, […]
April 25, 2016
Recently, my amazing friend from home, Kayla, came to visit me on Waiheke Island. She has just moved to Auckland and is also the only person from home able to visit me during my time living on the island. My excitement level for seeing someone from home was through the roof. I wanted to plan the best […]
April 14, 2016
My absolute favorite walk that I have done so far while living on Waiheke Island is from Owhanake Bay to the ferry terminal, Matiatia. This walk forms part of what is referred to as the Headlands on the Te Ara Hura trail, some of the best views that the island has to offer. My expectations […]
April 9, 2016
A few weeks ago, I finally did something I should have done when I first arrived on Waiheke Island. I got a library card. I was only able to bring seven books with me to New Zealand. So in efforts to save the second half of my special seven for my six weeks of traveling in […]
March 31, 2016
The Te Ara Hura walking trail is a beautiful web of coastal and bush tracks around Waiheke Island. Depending on which track you opt to walk, you will either be near a cafe, a secluded beach, or a vineyard. After a quiet breakfast in Oneroa, I decided to head down to the beach and walk […]
March 8, 2016
So you’ve spent some time in Auckland and now you’re looking for something else to do? Private beaches, majestic volcanoes, breathtaking vineyards, and so much more await you just a ferry ride away. Here are four ferry rides you can take from Auckland CBD for a great day or weekend trip. Waiheke Island Strikingly […]
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