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Forest Family NZ

Adventures for Families!

Category: Walks

Old Coach road, Ohakune

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

Hello, I’m sorry it’s been a while since my last blog post but I’m still here, and still adventuring! During… Read more Old Coach road, Ohakune

Solo hiking-starting out

Posted on August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

Recently a friend said she thought I was brave going on bush walks on my own. I said “You do… Read more Solo hiking-starting out

Okere Falls Track, Rotorua

Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

My family and I stayed in Rotorua for a few days recently and I was itching for us to try… Read more Okere Falls Track, Rotorua

Te Whare Okioki – New DOC hut in the Kaimai Ranges

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

It is so awesome to have a new DOC hut in the Kaimai’s. Te Whare Okioki is situated at the… Read more Te Whare Okioki – New DOC hut in the Kaimai Ranges

Pa Kereru Loop track updated!

Posted on January 10, 2020January 14, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

Hi, we just wanted to let you know that this neat little ~45 minute forest loop track has been updated… Read more Pa Kereru Loop track updated!

Geocaching ๐ŸŒwhat is it and how can I do it?

Posted on November 15, 2019December 4, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

My kids and I have recently rediscovered geocaching, we gave it a go a few years back and all loved… Read more Geocaching ๐ŸŒwhat is it and how can I do it?

Top 5 tips for bush ๐ŸŒณ walking with kids aged 5+ ๐Ÿ˜œ

Posted on October 25, 2019November 6, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

How to get the little darlings moving and enjoying the great outdoors??? Our Top 5 tips: Intrigue:ย Peak their interest! Maybe… Read more Top 5 tips for bush ๐ŸŒณ walking with kids aged 5+ ๐Ÿ˜œ

Conquering your fears๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒณ

Posted on October 4, 2019September 27, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

When I worked for the Department Of Conservation (DOC) as a biodiversity ranger pre-kids I would work in the bush… Read more Conquering your fears๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒณ

Lindemann Loop Track, Katikati

Posted on September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

Last winter I took my two boys out to walk the Lindemann track, near Katikati with some friends and their… Read more Lindemann Loop Track, Katikati

Attempting to summit Mt Karioi, Raglan๐ŸŒŠโ˜€ with my 7 year old

Posted on June 21, 2019June 19, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

Enjoy this adventure written by my friend Stacey about her and her’s son attempt to summit (I know that sounds… Read more Attempting to summit Mt Karioi, Raglan๐ŸŒŠโ˜€ with my 7 year old

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Hiiiii! Missing @forestfamilynz ??? You can find me hanging out @tammy_bruce_health doing my new thing + of course lots of nature and adventure!
Went and checked out the stunning Marokopa falls yesterday #ataahua Love exploring little treasures like this ๐Ÿ‘ #forestfamilynz #marokopafalls #waitomo #nzrocks
Making memories ๐Ÿ’•@ #tewhareokioki ๐Ÿ˜ We finally made it to this great little hut! The hut is the newest in the Kaimai-Mamaku ranges and opened in 2019. You can book it via #departmentofconservation , itโ€™s a cute hut which sleeps up to 12 people, has solar lighting, a USB charger! It is toasty warm too๐Ÿ˜Š It was a challenging 4 hr walk each way for our kiddos (aged 8-12yrs) but they did good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿค—
Stunning snorkeling adventure in the far north ๐Ÿคฟ, was a great confidence building session in the calm secluded bay ๐ŸHope everyone is getting out there enjoying the summer holidays together โ˜€๏ธ #forestfamilynz #snorkeling #farnorthnz #whanautime
Checking out the sea lions in Kaikลura today. Feeling super blessed at the amount of dolphins ๐Ÿฌ we saw today as we drove along the coastline from Hanmer to Kaikลura ๐Ÿฅฐ What a beautiful part of the world we live in! Iโ€™m very aware and grateful of how lucky ๐Ÿ€ we are to have the freedom to be tripping around ๐Ÿ™ Sending aroha/love and positive vibes around the world. ๐Ÿ˜˜#bucketlist #kaikoura #kaikouranz #newzealand #sealion #kaikouracoast #roadtrip #roadynz #gratitude
2020 taught us many things, most importantly - that whanau and friends are irreplaceable!!! Happy 2021 people ๐Ÿฅฐ may it be filled with love and peace ๐Ÿ’—โœŒ๏ธ #forestfamilynz #feelingblessed #thankyounz

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