EXPERIENCES
IN THE NORTH ISLAND
From hotels to trains to animal encounters to playgrounds - it's all here. We love new and unusual experiences, spelunking in caves and finding glow worms and finding super fun things to do in each new place we travel to. The North Island has so much to offer with culture, fun and some of the best playgrounds the kids have been on!
20 THINGS TO EXPLORE IN AND AROUND WHANGAREI
NORTHLAND There is so much to discover in Whangarei from hiking up mountains and swimming with stingray, to checking out the local art.
MATAKOHE KAURI MUSEUM
NORTHLAND An integral part of the Kauri Coast Trail in Northland - this museum is HUGE and has so much to interact with.
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AUCKLAND ZOO
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MURIWAI GANNET COLONY
AUCKLAND Smells, swells and seashells - you'll see it all from the 2 colony view points at Muriwai where the birds nest between August and March. HOBSONVILLE FAIRY HOUSES
AUCKLAND This short walk in Hobsonville Point lets you explore 5 trees that are covered in fairy houses. It's a magical experience for kids.
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HERITAGE PARK TRAIN RIDES
NORTHLAND A family fun day out at the Kiwi North Park, where there are tiny trains and larger trains to ride on for as little as $2 per ride! |
HOUSE SITTING AT KAI IWI LAKES RESORT
NORTHLAND This was our first house sitting experience. We looked after a property with 6 air bnbs on 70 acres and some cute alpacas.
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WHAT TO DO IN WELLINGTON WITH KIDS
WELLINGTON Windy Welly is a fun place to explore. It's full of history, charm and it has one of the best, interactive museums - Te Papa Museum.
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