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…
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Here are 5 must visit nature reserves in New Zealand. These are great places to see native wildlife in a natural setting on the main islands. As any of us that live here know, New Zealand has an abundance of beautiful natural wonders. There are…
The endemic rifleman is New Zealand’s smallest native bird. Read 7 facts about this bird that weighs about 1/3 of a house mouse. The more time I spend wandering in the bush the more that I become familiar with it. I’ve learned to identify the…
These 5 New Zealand nature record holders include the tallest, largest, and longest living species. Here are just a few of the standout species that call these islands home. I am always fascinated with watching or seeing the best. I love watching the best athletes…
The hike difficulty levels in this blog are based on my personal experience. Here is a short explanation of the hike difficulty ratings on this blog. In my blog I include many different day and multi-day hikes. These range from easy walks, like Cathedral Cove…
Here are 5 white native flowers in New Zealand. These are some common native white flowers that you’ll see in the wilds of New Zealand. I love hiking all across the world and one of my favourite things to encounter when hiking is a meadow…
Lake Dive track loop is a great day walk on Mt. Taranaki. This track is a full day, adventurous walk through forest and tussock with views galore. I’ve been to Lake Dive on numerous occasions and have always enjoyed the area. Being on the south…
Here are the 8 Great Barrier Island must do’s. The island has a diverse range of activities – hiking, surfing, beach walks, or just relaxing. Great Barrier Island is truly a land to itself. It may only be a 30 minute plane ride from Auckland,…
Here are 2 signs of a good summer to come – early blooming pohutukawas and heaps of heketara. Are these just myths or do they truly mean a fine summer is on the way? Every year around November I start to crave an end to…
Heketara is an endemic tree daisy in New Zealand. Here are 6 facts about this tree that has lovely clusters of white flowers in the spring. The native forests of New Zealand are lush, full of vegetation from the emergent Rata and Rimu trees to…