Our first stop for the morning was the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. We vanquished 150 steps down to the boat landing, passing by limestone formations created more than 30 million years ago. Mere was our expert guide and adeptly managed the … Continue reading →

Visited the Te Papa Tongarewa to see the ground-breaking exhibition which tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. The 6 … Continue reading →

A rainy dull day for our drive to see Mt Maunganui. Located close to the port area of Tauranga, the extinct volcano, is a sacred Maori site with ocean-view hiking trails. The long, sandy Main Beach is popular for its … Continue reading →