Just a two-hour drive south of Auckland, in Matamata, the Hobbiton Movie Set is the perfect place to experience Middle-earth … More
Category: Regions
45. The Mighty Kauris of New Zealand
Traveling through Northland (the area of the North Island north of Auckland) by car mandates a trip to see the … More
44. >35,000 Nautical Miles and the Decision for a Refit (by Giorgio), 2024
What is a refit? Sailboats require continuous maintenance! The marine environment (sun, salt, humidity) quickly degrades many things on boats— … More
43. Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
One of our favorite places in New Zealand’s north island has been the Great Barrier Island, or Aotea, in the … More
42. Kia Ora, New Zealand! October 2024
Arriving on the North Island of New Zealand, a cold morning breeze welcomed us as the sun shone brightly in … More
41. Passage from Fiji to New Zealand-October 2023 (by Giorgio)
In New Zealand, the spring months are September to November, the summer months are December to February, the autumn is … More
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