An Ohakune Odyssey
Carl and Justine headed to Ohakune right before the ski season kicked off, ensuring a crowd-free adventure exploring the curiosities around town and stunning snowscapes in Tongariro National Park. The…
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Carl Rapson
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Carl and Justine live permanently in their motorhome so they can travel full-time around New Zealand. They blog about their adventures and how they make a living on the road at www.lifeontheroadnz.com.
The Putangirua Pinnacles: Walking Amongst Giants
In the Wairarapa region of the North Island, the Putangirua Pinnacles make for a breathtaking hiking adventure. It was a moody, grey and drizzly day when we arrived at the…
The Mighty Hokianga
On the west coast of Northland sits another wonderful harbour, the Hokianga. Just like Whangaroa Harbour on the opposite coast, the Hokianga is a drowned river system, but was flooded…
Castles in the Sand
There are certain places that seem to become indelibly printed in your mind when you first see them in a photograph. Landscapes so awe-inspiring and magical that they cannot be…
Life Off The Road – Our 1967 Bedford Bus Renovation
While no full-time traveller ever wants to be told they have to stay in one spot, for Carl and Justine and their new fixer-upper, the weeks in lockdown have been…
New Plymouth – from the mountain to the deep blue sea
Located around five hours south of Auckland in the Taranaki region, New Plymouth is a playground for surfers and trampers alike. New Plymouth or “The Naki” as it’s affectionately known,…
Whangaroa – the land that time forgot
With its countless nooks and crannies tucked between sheer cliffs, Whangaroa Harbour in Northland makes for a truly enchanting day on the water. Creation of a Masterpiece Around 6000 years…
