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Exploring Predator Free Lake Rotokare

  • Posted on March 18, 2019March 12, 2019
  • Day Hikes & Walks

Lake Rotokare is a predator free scenic reserve just north of Eltham in Taranaki New Zealand. Our family spent a night exploring this cool spot. Somehow it took us over 3 years to finally head over to Lake Rotokare. This area had always been on…

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Matiu/Somes Predator Free Island

  • Posted on February 5, 2019January 11, 2019
  • Fun Adventures

Matiu/Somes is a predator free island located in the Wellington Harbor of New Zealand.  My family had fun spending one wildlife filled night on the island. New Zealand is home to some very unique wildlife.  Some of the most well known are the Kiwis, but…

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Lake Waikareiti – Day Hike To A New Zealand Gem

  • Posted on January 27, 2019February 10, 2019
  • Day Hikes & Walks

Lake Waikareiti near New Zealand’s Lake Waikaremoana is a gem.  Here is some info about our day hike and try fishing this lake. New Zealand is such a cool country to explore.  I feel so fortunate that we’ve lived here for the past few years.…

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