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Sandfly Bay – Seals, Penguins, & Great Beach

  • Posted on March 3, 2019February 13, 2019
  • Day Hikes & Walks

Sandfly bay is a wonderful spot to explore if you want to see yellow-eyed penguins, sand dunes and a remote beach. Read all about this cools spot on the Otago Peninsula. It never ceases to amaze me how many beautiful places there are in New…

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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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native, endemic, and introduced species

Native, Endemic, And Introduced Species in New Zealand

  • Posted on January 30, 2019February 8, 2019
  • Animals

Native, endemic, and introduced are terms that describe a plant or animal.  Here is a quick overview on what those terms mean and examples of each in New Zealand. There are thousands of species of plants and animals found throughout the world.  Some of them…

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