Tag: outdoors

Holdsworth Lodge, Tararua Range, near Masterton

We wanted the chance to explore the Tararua Range when the weather was typically spring like and  unpredictable! It was too far to just go for the day and we love the peace and quiet of staying in a rural hut overnight. What we liked: the hut is at the road end so we could… Read more »

Papatahi Hut, Remutaka Forest Park

While our family do lots of bush walking this would be our first time staying in a hut. We chose this area as it was easily accessible to us (about an hour’s drive from Wellington), flat-ish walking and bookable huts that are sole occupancy. We went with another family and had a ball. The kids… Read more »

Family Passes (x3) to Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Upper Hutt

Win a free family pass to Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Upper Hutt (2 adults & 3 kids). There are 3 family passes up for grabs. It’s the perfect time to visit Staglands Wildlife Reserve with baby lambs, kune kune, calves and kid goats amongst other animals to see and interact with. Staglands is open all weekend… Read more »

Top Tips for Camping with Kids

Whether you’re a seasoned camping family or just thinking about your first trip, there might be some tricks and tips below to help you prepare. Thank you to the Facebook community for sharing their ideas! Top Tips: Consider going with another family for part or all of your trip. This means you can share supplies… Read more »