by admin | Mar 24, 2020 | Things to do
With the temperaturesbeing hotter than ever, everyone is looking for a place to cool off. Here are some of the best, well known and not so known places, to take a dip close to Mahurangi West Wing B&B. Te Muri Beach – Mahurangi West This beautiful, well-kept...
by admin | Nov 24, 2019 | Things to do
Tawharanui Wildlife Sanctuary “It’s a fantastic time to be a bird watcher (twitcher) in New Zealand,” travel writer and photographer Liz Light of Mahurangi West tell us. Bird watching is not just about birds, it’s about “being in our beautiful forests, walking...
by admin | Nov 2, 2016 | Auckland Escape, Things to do
Auckland Escape? Kia Ora: Puhoi Village Origin of name: Maori for slow water – a reference to the tidal river that rules the town. Population: 500. Town slogan: Puhoi: Historic Village. Town origins: Settled in the 1860s by hardy pioneers from Bohemia, now part...
by admin | Oct 23, 2016 | Auckland Escape, Things to do
Five of the best mini-breaks in Auckland Auckland has plenty about it to love, but sometimes we all need and Auckland escape; to get away from the big smoke. If you’re already considering a mid-winter break but don’t want to break the bank, then a...
by admin | Sep 19, 2016 | Matakana, Things to do, where
Exploring Matakana Enjoy a taste of the good life on a road trip through Matakana Coast & Country. With sparkling beaches, flourishing marine reserves, gourmet treats, character pubs and friendly towns, this area is a favourite getaway. It’s a dose of country...
by admin | Mar 29, 2016 | Matakana, Things to do
The food and wine – and reptiles – north of Auckland leave Patricia Greig grinning from ear to ear. There’s nothing better than eggs on toast on a crisp autumn morning in the countryside. It may seem like a dream but it’s not so tricky to find...
