… But not at the same time… … Although, after seeing how much we’ve improved on our stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) this morning, we definitely think we could spend a day on a S

Driving over the majestically rolling green hills of Hawke’s Bay, a stunning view is revealed of a long beach looking out to an island. This is Waimarama. Not only a quiet seaside surf village (

It’s Sunday in New Zealand and all across the country are Kiwis are buying their wears, pigging out and listening to some live music at their local farmers’ market. It’s more than ju

It’s an early morning farewell to the isolated river retreat of River Valley. Today, we will be making our way over the Ruahine Ranges to the Hawke’s Bay town of Napier. Although we are le

Waking up to the sound of a flower river, stepping out of your cabin out into the bottom of a grand valley, watching the low clouds start to lift from the mountain tops… Can you blame us for not

It’s our second day at the River Valley adventure lodge. We made use of the Rangitikei River the lodge is based alongside yesterday in a super insane (and unbelievably fun) white water rafting t

As a group of about 20 rafters gather around a long wooden table in front of the River Valley Lodge’s bar, a French Canadian guide starts yelling orders as quickly as a TV advertisement going th

It’s time to travel north… or at least after we have travelled to the southernmost point of the North Island. We have a pretty big day of driving ahead of us thanks for Robin’s beaut

So what’s the first thing we do when we get back onto the more civilised North Island? Now that we are back in the capital city?! We have entertainment, art, culture, food and drink all at our f