Just a two-hour drive south of Auckland, in Matamata, the Hobbiton Movie Set is the perfect place to experience Middle-earth…
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…
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—…
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…
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…
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…
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