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Forest Family NZ

Adventures for Families!

Tag: Tauranga

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

Lesson’s from a first time๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธtriathlete

Posted on March 20, 2020March 19, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

On New Years day I went on a hike with a group of friends including the charming Leah. During our… Read more Lesson’s from a first time๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธtriathlete

5 tracks near Tauranga to enjoy this summer โ˜€๏ธ

Posted on January 31, 2020January 17, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

If you’re in the Tauranga/Bay of Plenty area this summer and are looking for some good tracks to do with… Read more 5 tracks near Tauranga to enjoy this summer โ˜€๏ธ

5 Waikato kid-friendly adventures

Posted on January 3, 2020January 2, 2020 by Forestfamilynz

Need a nature fix? Below are 5 short bush adventures from around the Waikato that the kids and I have… Read more 5 Waikato kid-friendly adventures

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

The Omokoroa cycle way is finally open!๐Ÿšฒ๐Ÿšฒ๐Ÿšฒ

Posted on August 24, 2019August 28, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

Hooray! The long awaited cycle way from Omokoroa to Te Puna ( + nearly to Bethlehem…) is finally opened! Folks,… Read more The Omokoroa cycle way is finally open!๐Ÿšฒ๐Ÿšฒ๐Ÿšฒ

River swimming at Aongatete, Bay of Plenty

Posted on January 5, 2019January 4, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

Here’s how we spent the last day of 2018. Just a short 35 minute bush walk and you can be… Read more River swimming at Aongatete, Bay of Plenty

A Boxing Day bush walk, best friends and bruises.

Posted on January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 by Forestfamilynz

On boxing day I asked my family what they would like to do, all 5 unanimously agreed they wanted to… Read more A Boxing Day bush walk, best friends and bruises.

Taking the kids to a hut overnight… solo๐Ÿ˜ฒ! I know #yolo right? Part-1

Posted on November 24, 2018November 20, 2018 by Forestfamilynz

Yes, I am that mad! Let me explain…it was the 2nd week of the school holiday’s and at this point… Read more Taking the kids to a hut overnight… solo๐Ÿ˜ฒ! I know #yolo right? Part-1

Exploring a new track ๐Ÿž – let go of your expectations ๐Ÿง˜

Posted on November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 by Forestfamilynz

So I had a great ideaย to check out a track close by home (<30minute drive) that I hadn’t been on… Read more Exploring a new track ๐Ÿž – let go of your expectations ๐Ÿง˜

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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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