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Live the island life: 20 unique islands to visit in 2021

If you like your island life served up with more than sandy feet, these must-visit bucket list islands offer unique wildlife and attractions to explore.

The Castlepoint lighthouse at sunrise, New Zealand

Accommodation, Adventure, All, ByRoad, Destinations, New Zealand, North Island New Zealand, Oceania

Car or campervan for New Zealand? North Island two week road-trip itinerary

Nine reasons I believe you should hire a car, not a camper, in New Zealand, and a sample two week road-trip itineary for the North Island.

All, Destinations, Festivals and Events, Journal & Personal, New Zealand, North Island New Zealand, Oceania, Off the beaten path, Stories & Faces, Taranaki

Whangamomona Republic Day: That time I went to vote for a cat in an election…

The self-proclaimed Whangamomona Republic is in the north island of New Zealand, hidden down the forgotten highway of Taranaki and on the Whangamomona Republic Day is when it really comes to life.

All, ByRoad, Destinations, New Zealand, North Island New Zealand, Off the beaten path

11 New Zealand north island hidden gems

Waterfalls, beaches down dirt tracks, Japenese style gardens, and the movie stand in for Mount Fuji, don't miss these New Zealand North Island secret gems.

All, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, New Zealand, North Island New Zealand, Oceania, Off the beaten path, Taranaki, Wildlife and Nature

Falling in love with New Plymouth, Taranaki

Whilst many will say Mount Taranaki, always standing proudly in the middle of the region yet often hidden in cloud, is the jewel of Taranaki's crown, I'd have to disagree. New Plymouth is a city that seems to be evolving, fast, making it my favourite city in Aotearoa.