Morere Hot Springs - Just outside Gisborne New Zealand

Half way between Gisborne and Wairoa sits Morere - a native bush reserve and thermal mineral pools. An entry fee applies but once you are in you have free reign of a range of nature walks and hot and cold pools to enjoy - you can pay a little extra for your own private pool as... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand

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Mokotahi Hill the Mahia Beach Landmark - Hawkes Bay New Zealand

Mokotahi Hill is the main landmark in Mahia Beach sitting on the waters edge over looking the bay where Moko the dolphin started his days. There is a walking track leading off from the carpark area on Newcastle Street - this track takes you to the very top of Mokotahi where you can see miles... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand

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Whangawehi River, beach and rock pools - Hawkes Bay New Zealand

If playing in rock pools, snorkeling, fishing or even just hanging out at a beautiful beach is your kind of thing then Whangawehi is the perfect spot for you! If you cross over the Whangawehi River bridge and drive for a minute or two you reach a stretch of road with parking areas and beach access... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand

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Freedom Camping in Hawkes Bay -

If you head North out of Gisborne (up the coast) in the general Tologa Bay direction you can find lots of nice freedom camping spots all along the beach front. Pouawa is usually the favourite as it is only about 15 minutes from Gisborne so is handy to town and the beach is great for swimming... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand

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Kaiti Hill Stair Climb: Gisborne New Zealand

After my lazy weekend I decided to get some exercise so headed to kaiti Hill. There's walking tracks all over Kaiti Hill catering for all fitness types but today I thought I'd attempt the Stair Climb Challenge - a steep flight of stairs going about 100 metres up hill. It is an intense and very tiring... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand

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Tokomaru Bay - Hawkes Bay NZ - Spend at least one day here

Last summer I spent a week in Tokomaru Bay - it was the first time I had ever been there and I loved everything about it! The beach stretches forever so was a bit of a sprint over the hot sand to reach the ocean but all this room was perfect for the beach soccer... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand

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RERE ROCKSLIDE, FALLS AND THE CHAMPAGNE POOLS - Iconic New Zealand - Gisborne

A Gizzy summer typically involves a trip to Rere Rockslide - a natural rock slide formation only about 50kms out of Gisborne where hours can be spent on boogie boards (or any flotation devise) racing each other down the 60 metre long slide. But, if you're not the thrill seeker type (like me) then the... continue reading at New Zealand Holidays - Travel & Holiday Tips from New Zealand

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