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December 20, 2019

How To Find The Best Geothermal Park In Rotorua

December 20, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
How To Find The Best Geothermal Park In Rotorua

Find the best geothermal park in Rotorua (New Zealand) that's perfect for you. Compare ALL of the parks, including free geothermal attractions in Rotorua.

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Discoveries
December 05, 2019

How To Explore Lake Wainamu And Surf A Sand Dune

December 05, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
How To Explore Lake Wainamu And Surf A Sand Dune

One of the best day trips from Auckland is to Lake Wainamu, a freshwater lake in Auckland’s West Coast near Bethells Beach….and it comes with a giant sand dune to surf on!

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December 05, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Discoveries
November 18, 2019

What To Do On A Rainy Day: Exciting Auckland Indoor Activities

November 18, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
What To Do On A Rainy Day: Exciting Auckland Indoor Activities

The weather in Auckland isn’t always pretty and you might wonder what to do on a rainy day. With these exciting Auckland indoor activities you will never be bored again on a rainy day!

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November 18, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
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October 28, 2019

Why the Mount Tarawera Crater Walk is a must-do in New Zealand

October 28, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
Why the Mount Tarawera Crater Walk is a must-do in New Zealand

No matter the weather, if you like walks and volcanoes, the Mount Tarawera Crater Walk is one of the things to do in Rotorua you shouldn’t miss!

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Discoveries
October 13, 2019

2 Weeks New Zealand Itinerary With Two South Island Options

October 13, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
2 Weeks New Zealand Itinerary With Two South Island Options

Do you have two weeks to visit New Zealand and want to see both North and South Island? This 2 weeks New Zealand itinerary will show you two options on how to make the most of your trip.

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Itineraries
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September 30, 2019

Paradise found: What to do in Coromandel

September 30, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
Paradise found: What to do in Coromandel

Discover a natural paradise less than two hours from Auckland. From soaking at Hot Water Beach, exploring the gate to Narnia at Cathedral Cove or lesser-known gems like Donut Island and the Pinnacles Coromandel. You’ll never wonder what to do in Coromandel again.

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August 31, 2019

What To Do In Taupo, Where To Eat And Where To Stay: The comprehensive guide

August 31, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
What To Do In Taupo, Where To Eat And Where To Stay: The comprehensive guide

Wondering whether Taupo is worth visiting during your New Zealand trip! YES! Find what to do in Taupo, where to eat and where to stay and find out why #lovetaupo is a real thing.

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August 13, 2019

Planning A Trip To New Zealand: What You Need To Know

August 13, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
Planning A Trip To New Zealand: What You Need To Know

Find everything you need to know about planning your trip to New Zealand! Where to go, when to go, what to wear? All answers to your questions are right here. Kia Ora to Aotearoa New Zealand!

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August 13, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 1 Comment
Travel tips
June 05, 2019

Hiking The Pinnacles Coromandel On New Years Day

June 05, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
Hiking The Pinnacles Coromandel On New Years Day

The Pinnacles Coromandel New Zealand walk is the most popular overnight hike in the country, but can also be hiked in one day. Read how easy or hard it was to reach the summit and also find a handy Pinnacles walk FAQ inside.

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June 05, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
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May 25, 2019

North Island vs South Island New Zealand: Which Is Better?

May 25, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
North Island vs South Island New Zealand: Which Is Better?

North Island vs South Island New Zealand - which is the better island, what are the differences? Find the island that’s right for you!

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May 25, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 2 Comments
Discoveries, Travel tips
April 13, 2019

Cool Things To Do In Queenstown In Winter

April 13, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
Cool Things To Do In Queenstown In Winter

Find really cool things to do in Queenstown in Winter right in here! Where to go for a walk, a hike and which slopes to hit, New Zealand’s “Action Capital Of The World” will not leave you disappointed.

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April 13, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 9 Comments
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March 02, 2019

Fun Things To Do In Tauranga And Mt. Maunganui You Shouldn’t Miss!

March 02, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
Fun Things To Do In Tauranga And Mt. Maunganui You Shouldn’t Miss!

Heading to the Bay of Plenty? In this case you should definitely not these fun things to do Tauranga and Mount Maunganui!

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March 02, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 2 Comments
Travel tips, Discoveries
February 23, 2019

The Best Waiheke Island Day Trip

February 23, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
The Best Waiheke Island Day Trip

A Waiheke Island day trip is one of the most popular things to do from Auckland. It’s close, it’s different, beautiful and…it has a lot of wine. Find out how to spend the best Waiheke Island day trip!

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February 23, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 3 Comments
Discoveries
February 13, 2019

Auckland Harbour Cruise: What To Expect

February 13, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
Auckland Harbour Cruise: What To Expect

Visiting Auckland for the first time? This 90 minutes Auckland Harbour Cruise around Waitemata Harbour gives you the perfect introduction to the city. We’ll tell you what to expect on this Auckland activity.

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January 28, 2019

My 20 Best Places To Visit In New Zealand

January 28, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
My 20 Best Places To Visit In New Zealand

Check out my 20 best places to visit in New Zealand for your New Zealand trip. From Bay of Islands to Milford Sound and everything in between, know where to go in New Zealand

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January 28, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 4 Comments
Travel tips
October 28, 2018

Things To Do In Tongariro National Park

October 28, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm
Things To Do In Tongariro National Park

Find things to do in Tongariro National Park. From Tongariro Crossing to lesser known attractions and things to do in Tongariro National Park in bad weather. Also: accommodation and where to go out

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October 05, 2018

Rangitoto Island - Walk On Auckland’s Youngest Volcano

October 05, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm
Rangitoto Island - Walk On Auckland’s Youngest Volcano

Follow us on a Rangitoto Island walk to the summit. See why you should add this to your list of things to do in Auckland

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September 28, 2018

Free Activities In Rotorua

September 28, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm
Free Activities In Rotorua

A lot of the attractions in Rotorua can still be visited if you’re on a tight budget. There are heaps of free activities in Rotorua. See for yourself!

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July 22, 2018

Bay Of Islands Activities (And Other Places In Northland)

July 22, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm
Bay Of Islands Activities (And Other Places In Northland)

Uncover the northernmost part of New Zealand - There is so much to do and see in the famous Bay of Islands and the rest of Northland. If you want to know what Bay of Islands activities there are, you’ve come to the right place!

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July 22, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Travel tips
April 30, 2018

What to expect of the Tiritiri Matangi Island Tour

April 30, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm
What to expect of the Tiritiri Matangi Island Tour

Tiritiri Matangi Island is a paradise for birds and those who like to watch them. No matter if you are a birder or not, a Tiritiri Matangi Island Island tour should definitely be on your list for things to do in Auckland.

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Beaches, mountains and volcanoes, hike and bike trails, real life Hobbits... Travelling in New Zealand is incredibly versatile. Discover Aotearoa is your go-to site for New Zealand travel advice.

Kia Ora everyoneWe are Alex the Swiss Miss and Chris the South African Kiwi. We are living and working in Auckland but in our spare time you can often find us discovering beautiful New Zealand (also known by its Maori name Aotearoa).

Kia Ora everyone

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