Abel Tasman National Park
We did two days of hiking in the Abel Tasman National Park, and they were well worthwhile. The hikes are fairly easy, and the views are...
Day in Rotorua
Working in the tourism industry definitely has it's perks! On top of meeting awesome people from all over the world, we are often able to...
What I Miss About Texas
Being here in New Zealand has been awesome, and the views are absolutely stunning. It blows my mind how beautiful and diverse this...
Why New Zealand?
Many people ask me all the time why I chose to come to New Zealand of all places, and most of the time I give them the short and simple...
The Rotorua Redwoods
Yes, we came all the way to New Zealand from California, just to see the Redwood trees. Debbie has a deep love and appreciation for...
Huka Falls and Thermal Park
Huka Falls This is some of the most beautiful water I have ever seen in my life. Huka Falls is considered one of the most visited tourist...
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...
