The South Coast of Wellington is a wonderful place to enjoy the rugged landscape of NZ – just so long as there isn’t a southerly blowing! Check the general weather forecast and especially the wind direction here. If it’s looking good, head out to Owhiro Bay and follow the dead…
If you’re spending more than a day in the Tasman area and you like being outside, you should probably aim to head to the Abel Tasman National Park for at least a day trip. With the use of water taxis, walking in the Abel Tasman is very do-able as you…
The market in Motueka sells lots of different things – it incorporates a Farmers’ Market where local growers and producers sell fruit and veg, freshly baked goodies and cheese. But there’s also a craft market with locally and imported handmade clothes, jewellery and toys. A section of the market is…
The cafe and feeding the eels have been recommended lots of times by Facebook followers – it’s definitely more than just a cafe with a nice garden although it is both of those things too… The cafe menu is full of seasonal, healthy, homemade food that has morning and afternoon…
Situated in Newtown, south of Wellington’s CBD, Wellington Zoo is home to over 100 different species of animal including chimpanzees, big cats, sun bears, red pandas, giraffes and a wide variety of native species. There’s a walk through section dedicated to Australian animals (yes, the kangaroos and emus are supposed…
This playground was upgraded in 2015 and now boasts all new equipment including a bucket swing, regular swings, climbing ropes, slides of varying length for toddlers and older kids, things to balance on and an obstacle course. The equipment is in the centre of a scooter/bike path which allows kids…
Big playground with a separate, gated preschoolers’ area, a pond with ducks, a splash pad and a lagoon make up Aotea Lagoon. This is just off SH1 north of Porirua and is definitely the best playground in the area in terms of equipment, variety and space. The main feature of…
This playground is probably most famous for having a bright yellow aeroplane with a slide coming out of it, as one of the pieces of equipment! The sign says it’s for the use of kids under 14 years old. But there’s equipment suitable for all ages including a momentum swinging…
The beach at Waikanae is long, wide and sandy. Great for strolls, buckets and spades and even, if the tide is out, kids riding bikes! If it’s warm enough, the sea is great for boogie boarding but there aren’t any lifeguards so you’ll really need to supervise kids in the water…
The waterfront at Pukerua Bay is a great place for lots of outdoor activities. On a sunny day you might want to park near a beach, take out your swimming things, bucket and spade and while away your time. In any season though you can also go for a walk –…
