Western Park is hidden away from the main road and it not until we get out of our car that we discover just how large and beautiful it is. Walks in Auckland has created a self-guide to take you on a detailed easy route that will deliver you right back to your starting point. Read more...

Have you ever heard of Homunga Bay? I hadn’t either, but was told we were walking the coastal track from there to Waihi Beach. Read more...

Memphis Belle Coffee House is a specialty coffee house with ridiculously good baristas on Dixon St in Wellington, built and run by Flight Coffee with it's dedicated team of attractive coffee nerds. Read more...

I may never need to eat again! After having just had lunch at Abrakebabra again today I can confirm it is easily the best place to get a kebab in Wellington. Read more...

Within a jet’s roar of Wellington Airport, in the Capital’s eastern suburbs, the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre has a wide range of services and facilities for all ages. Read more...

Located in Whitianga township, The Lost Spring offers a thermal hot water and spa experience. And prepare to be surprised when you turn off a residential street and enter the gateway to a lush tropical garden, which gives a serene and private setting for the restaurant, hot pools and spa complex. Read more...

Do you love chocolate? Then you’re sure to love Butlers Chocolate Cafe, as hands down they do the best hot chocolate in town and the drinks even come with a free handmade chocolate. Read more...

Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa is approximately 18km and 20 minutes drive east of town. The name is apt as the geothermal reserve is highly suggestive of an end-of-the-world scene - except the 45 minute walk comes complete with signage and a map. Read more...

Whenever I holiday I love to start out with a massage to get me relaxed and out of work mode. Just walking in I could immediately tell Ima Spa fit the bill perfectly, with the delicious lemongrass aromatherapy and calming environment. Read more...

There are so many kayaking options you will be spoilt for choice (or if you’re anything like me, completely unable to pick) - from hourly hire off the beach, half day, full day or overnight with guided and freedom options. Read more...