Waimangu Volcanic Valley
This is a self-guided tour, and a little more structured than I would have liked, but it was a great walk. The admission fee is $36 a...
Hamurana Springs
More often than not, the best spots are the secret spots. We found this little gem a little north of Ngongotaha, and it's probably our...
Mount Maunganui
We were originally going to go straight to Rotorua from Auckland, but I am so glad that we decided to stop in this small town. While...
Short Stop: Okere Falls
We stayed in the camper van overnight at Trout Pool Reserve, which has a trail that leads right to Okere Falls. I did enjoy the short...
Kayaks on Cathedral Cove
I had an awesome experience kayaking with Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours in Hahei. The full day tour consists of two separate tours, the...
Camping in Style
When I thought about moving to New Zealand, camper vans were definitely not in my imagination. But here we are! She has been our home for...