Cycling in Hawkes Bay is a popular past time with quite a number of operators providing tours covering the area from Napier to Hastings and Havelock North and capturing a number of local attractions along the way including, Te Mata Peak, Cape Kidnappers,Cycling the Rotary Pathway and coastal wetlands. Some of the tours include opportunities to... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Rainbows - A Choice place for over 20 years
We started going to Rainbow’s End back when it first opened in the early 80’s. We thought it was the coolest place in the world to go to when visiting the cousins. The amount of attractions have grown over the years. Initially the park opened with Bumper Boats, Mini Golf, Can Am Cars, and... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wairere Falls - Te Aroha
Tramping is something I love doing with my young family. Molleigh is only 5 and Jorja is 9. The other weekend we had a challenging tramp for the kids which was reqarded with some beautiful scenery and waterfalls at the Wairere Falls just out of Te Aroha. The Wairere Falls track takes walkers through a beautiful,... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
Monday, March 14, 2011
Iconic Kiwi running over 50 Pineapple Lump Auctions on Trademe to raise money for Christchurch
We were absolutely gutted for the people of Christchurch who have already had a really hard time of it last year and now with the recent earthquake our hearts go out to you all. What we wanted to do... Seeing all the Kiwis get behind the relief effort as well as heaps of overseas... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
Monday, February 28, 2011
Karangahake Gorge - Between Paeroa & Waihi
One of my favourite spots in New Zealand is the Karangahake Gorge on State Highway 2 between Paeroa and Waihi. Site of the original gold rush in 1875 and steeped in gold mining history, it’s now choice place to explore with the kids and has a great swimming hole down by the car park for... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Christchurch Earthquake 20th Feb - The thoughts & prayers of every Kiwi are with you all
We haven't really covered Christchurch yet with great Iconic Kiwi stories and it saddens us all at the Iconic Kiwi blog to have our first post on this awesome New Zealand city delivered with such a heavy heart. Christchurch was struck by another earthquake/aftershock measuring 6.3 this afternoon and it has caused devastation throughout the city... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Athenree Gorge - Mining to you, Swimming Hole for us
The Athenree Gorge is possibly most well known for its mining history and the old railway from the 1920's but situated beside State Highway 2 in the Athenree Gorge is a very choice swimming hole. A small stream flows over a small waterfall into a large hole. It is deep enough to jump in the hole... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand
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