THAT TIME WE WENT TO AN ISLAND TO COUNT BIRDS
Calling all junior scientists! We’re doing a one-day survey to identify the flora and fauna that live on Rotoroa Island. And we need...
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AMBURY CAMPGROUND – AMBURY REGIONAL PARK
A basic flat campground. There are ten hardstands available on a first-come first-served basis. There are toilets and drinking water nearby. In dry...
TAUPO – THAT TIME WE SWAM IN A THUNDERSTORM
Taupo was another spur of the moment decision and although we had both been to Taupo before, Isabelle was 7, so doesn’t remember...
THAT TIME WE DECIDED “NORMAL” CAMPING WAS WAY TOO PEDESTRIAN
We hadn’t been camping in ages for a myriad of reasons, most of them having something to do with the weather, so when...
IRONBELLY 7KM
Back in 2016 I spent the year running virtual races with the then Hogwarts Running Club, (which has since been renamed the Potterhead...
ROCK CLIMBING
Isabelle and I had attempted to go rock climbing once before, but on that particular outing God had other ideas .. As I...
NAPIER – ART DECO FOR “DUMMIES”
2020 is the year where we aim to see more of our Country. For us, it’s as simple as keeping an eye on...
WEEKEND IN WELLINGTON
I heart Wellington – If I didn’t live in Auckland (and have family ties and a job I really like) I’d totes live...
THE BEST ADVENTURES ARE NEVER STRAIGHT FORWARD – RIGHT?
As a reward for doing really well in her exams I booked a girls* weekend in Queenstown for Isabelle and I. The “big...
GOT TO GET OUT – MOUNTAIN BIKING
“Got To Get Out is a social enterprise that is all about getting people outdoors, active, seeing the world and making new friends....