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Tag: Bay of Plenty
Taking the kids to a hut overnight solo … things get a little spooky👻, Part 2.
So there was an almighty CRASH! Needless to say I almost had a heart attack! I lay there listening, my heart hammering, but there were no torch lights and no one was talking. Spooky!!!!👻👻👻 Heart hammering I got up and went to investigate and…
Taking the kids to a hut overnight… solo😲! I know #yolo right? Part-1
Yes, I am that mad! Let me explain…it was the 2nd week of the school holiday’s and at this point I may have been going just a little stir crazy, so after weighing things up with my rational and irrational thoughts I bravely decided…
Exploring a new track 🏞 – let go of your expectations 🧘
So I had a great idea to check out a track close by home (<30minute drive) that I hadn’t been on yet. I don’t know about you but sometimes this can make me nervous especially with the kiddies 👧 👦 along – all those “what if’s” that…
When the teacher’s go on strike we go… fishing🐟(of course!)
Earlier this week Primary School teachers throughout New Zealand went on strike for better pay and conditions. I have some insight into the life of a teacher as my partner was one for a time and it’s a tough job! Over here the classroom…
Aongatete, short loop: a quick bush fix🌳🕊✌
In need of a quick bush (forest) fix? Not too far down the road from where I live, is an area of the Kaimai Mamuku Forest Park called Aongatete. There are a bunch of different walking tracks you can access from the car park…
An ugly old quarry transformed into an arty garden paradise🌵🎨🌴🌻😍
Looking for a walk that incorporates nature and the arts? Then put Te Puna Quarry Park, in the Bay of Plenty on your to do list + the kids will love this place too! Donations welcome as it is run by volunteers. There is…
Pa Kereru Loop Track
At the end of Whakamarama road, at the base of the Kaimai ranges is a little place locally known as “The Blade”. The driveway down there is a 900m gravel road to a car park (note: this is single lane so go slow, there…
What to take on a day walk
Mary Poppins bag ….. It really doesn’t seem to matter whether I am taking the kids on a short or long walk, I tend to leave the house feeling like I have the kitchen sink packed! Below are some things I don’t leave the…
Waitawheta Hut, Bay of Plenty – Part two
This is not the first time I have done this walk yet the stunning landscape still takes my breath away. It is however the first time I have brought my daughter on this walk and the first time walking in a large group, 6…
Waitawheta Hut, Bay of Plenty- Part one
Nutshell Location: Kaimai Mamaku Forest, Bay of Plenty. Click here for Waitawheta hut information. Access: Franklin Road, off Waitawheta Road in the Karangahake Gorge DOC Duration: 3-4 hours one way Forest Family: 4-5 hours one way with 6 adults and 7 children aged 4-10 years old….
Otanewainuku Trig Loop, Bay of Plenty
Late night, tired ratty kids, and maybe one too many wines at the BBQ the night before …. but it was winter and the sun was shining, I simply had to get out amongst it, breathe in the bush air and soak in some…
Windows Walk in Karangahake gorge
Confession: If you, like me, have been driving past the Karangahake Gorge main car park (for years…) and have never stopped to do this walk, I’m here to tell you (now that I’ve finally done it), that you simply must check it out the…
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