A podocarp is a type of tree found in New Zealand that makes up one of the two dominant forest types. Read all about what is a podocarp here. Before living in New Zealand I had never heard of a podocarp. Even after living here…
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Lake Rotokare is a predator free scenic reserve just north of Eltham in Taranaki New Zealand. Our family spent a night exploring this cool spot. Somehow it took us over 3 years to finally head over to Lake Rotokare. This area had always been on…
The cabbage tree is an iconic tree of the New Zealand landscape. Here are 6 facts about this crazy, Dr. Seuss looking tree. New Zealand’s landscape is full of truly breathtaking vistas. The most well known and distributed photos have to include shots of mountains…
Didymo, or rock snot, is a gross freshwater algae that has taken over many rivers on the South island of New Zealand. Learn all about it here. I get out hiking and fly fishing as often as I can in New Zealand. Recently I was…
The red tarns are a less known walk in the Mt. Cook area of New Zealand’s South island. This short walk has big rewards with amazing views. I have now been to the Mt. Cook area a handful of times. Each time I try to…
The 3 native birds of prey in New Zealand are the Morepork, New Zealand Falcon, and the Australian Harrier Hawk. These 3 birds make their home in this island country. Some of the most iconic wildlife in the country of New Zealand are birds. A…
Sandfly bay is a wonderful spot to explore if you want to see yellow-eyed penguins, sand dunes and a remote beach. Read all about this cools spot on the Otago Peninsula. It never ceases to amaze me how many beautiful places there are in New…
Yellow-eyed penguins are one of New Zealand’s special birds. Here are 8 facts about these unique endemic birds that breed on the South Island. New Zealand is home to so many cool birds, like the Kereru, Tui, Kiwi, and Kea. I’ve written about some of…
Tunnel Beach is a unique, spectacular spot to visit on New Zealand’s South Island. Here is a quick overview of the walk that’s left us impressed every time we’ve visited. New Zealand is well known for all the long, world famous walks, such as the…
The Kepler Walk on New Zealand’s South Island is a fantastic hike. Here is some basic information about planning your adventure on the Kepler Track. New Zealand has 9 Great Walks, including the Milford Track, Routeburn Track, and Abel Tasman. These are some of the…