iNaturalist is a great, free tool to help you identify unknown plants or animals. This post explains what it is and how to use it. I love exploring New Zealand, especially visiting a new area I haven’t been to before and finding new species. The…
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I am excited to announce the release of my book, The Real Guide to New Zealand: the Unique Nature of Aotearoa. The book was officially released on 10 November 2022. We are so lucky to live in such a special part of the world here…
Predator control and the predator-free movement in New Zealand has become a hot topic over the past few years. Here is a brief history of predator control in New Zealand over the past 50 years. One of the best parts about living in New Zealand…
These predator traps are being used to give New Zealand’s native wildlife a chance at survival. Here are 4 of the main traps used to catch rats, stoats, weasels, ferrets, and hedgehogs. New Zealand is unfortunately overrun by introduced predators (rats, stoats, and possums to…
Here are 6 must visit predator free islands. These islands are places where it’s possible to see many of the unique plants and animals of New Zealand, such as kiwi, tuatara, and giant weta. New Zealand is a country comprised of islands – from the…
New Zealand’s backcountry hut pass can be used in hundreds of huts across the country. Here is the lowdown on these passes – cost, how to get them, and which huts are excluded. Exploring the mountains and wilderness of New Zealand is an amazing experience.…
New Zealand’s backcountry huts make walking in the outdoors a joy. Read about the amenities at the different huts and how to buy hut tickets or passes here. Growing up in the USA I became accustomed to sleeping in tiny tents when spending time in…
Sandfly bites can be super, super annoying and even quite painful. Here are the ultimate tips to prevent sandfly bites when exploring New Zealand. In New Zealand sandflies are simply part of life if you enjoy exploring the great outdoors. Similar to most amazing natural…