You, Me & Northland “Amazing Activities” *** Manea Footprints of Kupe, Opononi ***
Recently opened, overlooking the Hokianga Harbour, is the international standard “Manea Footprints of Kupe” interactive Cultural & Heritage centre. The story of Kupe’s voyage to & from the Hokianga leaps to life in a powerful retelling by the staff in the centre. Aided by cutting edge visual effects, the enthusiastic actors bring history to the […]
You, Me & Friends “Favourite Places” *** Eutopia café, Kaiwaka ***
It has become one of my “must stop” places on pretty much any tour that I take south from Whangarei or north from Auckland. Eutopia Café never fails to elicit “ooohs”, and “ahhs”, and plenty of “wows” from any first time or even second time visitor. On the main road through Kaiwaka, (as long as […]
You, Me & Mates “Favourite Places” *** Bad Habits ***
I have a new favourite bar! It came with recommendations, but I hadn’t really taken much notice until the weekend of the Paihia Jazz & Blues Festival. All of the venues that had bands playing were jam packed on the Saturday afternoon when we arrived. We were hungry and thirsty, and wanted a place to […]
You, Me & Northland “Cool stuff” *** Flying Kiwi Parasail ***
The Flying Kiwi boats are moored at the Paihia Wharf, and we had walked past them so many times, but this time decided we had to give parasailing a try. They found spaces for the two of us, and we joined the other 6 people, then we sped off out into the bay. Like everyone […]
You, Me & Mates “Cool stuff” *** Weta Unleashed ***
Weta unleashed is the newest “must-do” activity in Auckland. Our “Auckland BIG 4” overnighter trip took in this 90 minute tour that is all about making movie-magic. The tour takes you on a journey of imagination through 3 different concept movies, showing the various steps and skills required. We walked through the animatronics workshop, where […]
You Me & Northland “Cool things” *** Thunder Trikes Paihia ***
I learned to ride a motor bike on my uncles farm when I was 13 – that’s how we rounded up the cows for milking back then. When I was 16, I got my bike license, and shortly after a brand new Yamaha 125 (not exactly an eye-turner, but it got me where I wanted […]