As things turn out, a five-day family holiday in Noosa was my last international trip before Things Happened… and I’m so grateful we had this time together! We beached, walked, and ate very well, which is most of what I want from a holiday. Check it out here…
[Read more…]Eating My Way Around… Wellington
It’s hard to say whether it’s Wellington’s art or food and drink scenes that are a bigger pull for me to our capital city. Fortunately there’s no need to choose! Whenever I visit, I feel like I’m out there brunching, lunching, and craft-beer tasting all day long. Honestly, life is tough. Read on to find my picks!
[Read more…]Hahei + Whitianga – A Winter Getaway
Hahei and Whitianga are exceptionally popular parts of the Coromandel in summer, with their gorgeous white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. The good news is those attractions are still there in winter – just without the crowds! We had a lovely girls’ weekend away there in August, and were blessed with lots of sun on the empty sands. An extra treat was spending some time soaking ourselves in the amazing Lost Spring hot pools in Whitianga!
[Read more…]Blown Away at Bethells Beach
Bethells Beach, or Te Henga, is a gorgeous stretch of black sand on Auckland’s West Coast – perfect for blowing away the cobwebs. But make sure you don’t miss the beautiful lake and fantastic bush walk, tucked away behind the black sand dunes.