This walk is actually very close to where I live and I walk it at least 3-4 times a week with my dog. It is a nice walk through bush and follows the estuary. You can access it from 3 spots, Robinson road, Wainui road(by the school) and Kaitoke street. The walk is about 20 […]
Author: Amber Beaumont
Huhunui Cave, Waitomo, New Zealand
This cave I found through a course I did with Wintec in Hamilton, with my instructor Shannon leading the class. Recently I decided to revisit it and show it to my girlfriend, Kirsten. Getting to the spot was very challenging as there was no signage on the gravel road to tell you the whereabouts of […]
Kayaking to Okete Falls Raglan New Zealand
This was a great little kayak, we started from the bottom of Lorenzen bay, with our kayaks rented from JD of Raglan Adventures https://www.raglanadventures.co.nz They charge $60 for a double and $40 for a single for all day hire. JD, the owner of the busiess was super helpful and gave us a map to find […]
Rangatira Point Track Walk, Taupo, New Zealand
This easy walk winds through native bush along the lakes edge, offering great views, picnic areas, swimming and fishing spots. It’s perfect for families and those wanting to enjoy Lake Taupo. Are dogs allowed? Yes on leads Distance? 3km from car park one, about a one and half hour walk one way […]
Aratiatia Dam release Taupo New Zealand
Before After How do I find it? Just put “Aratiatai Dam” into google maps and it will take you to the dam location, drive to the dam and you will find carpark there. The pathway to the viewing of the dam release is across the road and about a 5 min walk in the […]
Waitawheta hike, Kaimais, Ananui falls, Waikato, New Zealand
We headed off from Franklin road where we parked our car. It was easy to find as the parking is just at the end of the road (you can’t drive any further). Once here it a short walk down the road, then across farm land just following the orange triangles. Once through the gate at […]
Waihaha Hut Track, Overnight Hike, New Zealand
We walked along the Waihaha hut track to the hut. This hike is a fairly flat hike that follows the Waihaha river. It is 3 hours one way from the road end. There were river views along the way, with waterfalls and wetlands. This is a great hike to do if you looking for an […]
Bridal Veil Falls, Raglan, New Zealand
Car park to top of falls Time: 10 min one way Top of falls to base of falls Time: 10 min one way It is an attractive easy walk through native forest following the Pakoka River to the top of the Waireinga/Bridal Veil Falls. This section of track is designed for assisted wheelchair use […]
Raglan – Te Toto Gorge Walking Track
Today we made our way down to the Te Toto Gorge. It was a very sunny day, and the views were breathtaking over the water and cliffs. The Te Toto coast has a long and diverse history, from destructive volcanoes to ancient Maori settlements. Geologists can trace the history of the Gorge back an incredible […]
Wainui Bush Reserve hike – Raglan NZ
Monday and Friday the “Raglan Gym” members head to the Wainui Bush Reserve to do a 3km enjoyable loop track walk. We meet up at 1:30pm in the parking lot with our dogs and walk around the maze of tracks. Afterwards we have coffee and lunch on one of the picnic benches to chill and […]