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Forest Family NZ

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Tag: bush walk

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

Whiskers on kittens ๐Ÿฑ & warm woollen mittens ๐Ÿงค…

Posted on April 24, 2020April 23, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

These are a few of my favorite things… 32 days, that’s how long I’ve been in my bubble with my… Read more Whiskers on kittens ๐Ÿฑ & warm woollen mittens ๐Ÿงค…

Family camping adventure โ›บ in the Coromandel- Waikawau Bay

Posted on February 7, 2020February 6, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

In the last week of January my family and I went to the beautiful Waikawau Bay camp ground for 5… Read more Family camping adventure โ›บ in the Coromandel- Waikawau Bay

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

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

Hut Etiquette

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

Here in NZ we are so lucky to have lots of amazing DOC-managed huts dotted all over the country for… Read more Hut Etiquette

Oxfam trailwalker training- Leyland O’Brien to Hurunui Hut return

Posted on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

In March four of my friends are doing the Oxfam Trailwalker event as a team, from Edgecumbe to Ohope finishing… Read more Oxfam trailwalker training- Leyland O’Brien to Hurunui Hut return

Bush Ambience …& Cracking Thunder ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Posted on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

Summer walk wish list – Whataroa Falls – Check โœ… It was meant to be a beautiful summers day, so… Read more Bush Ambience …& Cracking Thunder ๐Ÿ˜ณ

My โ˜€๏ธ summer school holidays adventure wishlist ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ—’

Posted on November 28, 2018November 29, 2018 by Forestfamilynz

In the spirit of ๐ŸŽ…ย – “making a list and checking it twice”, I’ve decided this year, to make a wish… Read more My โ˜€๏ธ summer school holidays adventure wishlist ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ—’

Taking the kids to a hut overnight solo … things get a little spooky๐Ÿ‘ป, Part 2.

Posted on November 25, 2018November 15, 2018 by Forestfamilynz

So there was an almighty CRASH! Needless to say I almost had a heart attack! I lay there listening, my… Read more Taking the kids to a hut overnight solo … things get a little spooky๐Ÿ‘ป, Part 2.

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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
See ya 2020! Hello 2021โœจ we spent a wonderful couple of days back in St Arnaud with our beautiful friends from @thewoodsmansden ๐Ÿ˜ I absolutely loved being back in the place I spent most of my 20โ€™s & where I met my tane ๐Ÿ˜ It was so great to show the kids around๐ŸŒฟ back when I was a biodiversity ranger and dad a recreation ranger for the #departmentofconservationnz . Kids couldnโ€™t get over the eels!๐Ÿคฃ Lots of aroha โ™ฅ๏ธ

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