You, Me & Friends “Favourite Places” *** Ulva Island ***
A short flight from Invercargill across the turbulent skies of Foveaux Straight lies New Zealand’s third largest island – Rakiura Stewart Island. The town centre of Oban is dominated by the 1880’s South Sea Hotel, nestled on a corner, across the road from the bay. Being the main watering hole for locals and tourists alike, […]
You, Me & Northland “Favourite Tastes” *** Opo Beach Takeaways, Opononi ***
It’s not often that you write a blog about a takeaway bar, but I felt compelled to mention this one. Opononi Beach Takeaways (or “Opo takeaways” as it is known) is outstanding in the fact that it is exactly what it should be – a good old fashioned kiwi takeaway shop! Step back in time […]
You, Me & Northland “Amazing Places” *** My Northland ***
Technically Northland starts 5kms North of Te Hana, and cuts across the country from the shores of the inland Oruawharo River on the west, across to Mangawhai on the east coast. Technically, it is 13,789 square kms. Technically, it has 3200kms of coastline. That is all “technically”. But “My Northland” is a little different. “My […]
You, Me & Friends “Amazing Activities” *** Whalewatch Kaikoura ***
It was the morning of Day 7 of our “Four Islands Tour”, and the weather could not have been better for our 10am Whalewatch cruise. Flawless blue skies, flat calm sea, and not a breath of wind. We boarded our modern vessel and were not more than 30 mins out before we spotted our first […]
You, Me & Friends “Amazing Activities” *** Waitomo Caves ***
It was the only day of rain on our tour – but the drizzle steadily progressed to downpour! We arrived at Waitomo Caves and scurried from the van into the ultra modern complex that houses the ticket office, cafe, and gift shop. Here we meet our guide, and started our first Cave adventure. “Wai (water) […]
You, Me and Northland “Fun Activities” *** The Parrot Place, Kerikeri ***
A cool little place not far from the Kerikeri stone store is The Parrot Place Bird Display and Breeding Centre. The centre hosts about 300 birds from around the world, but by far the most entertaining thing about your visit is that you get to interact up close and personal with some of their stars! […]