So, we have been a bit quiet recently because are working in a hostel in Ohakune as Assistant Managers. Ohakune is a cool little town. Its not on the backpacker scene and I want to make it my own personal mission to get it there because it should be. Its a backpackers perfect location - adventure, adrenaline and cheap beer! Cheap AccommodationSo yes, we are bias because we are looking after a hostel at the moment. But there is no shortage of places to stay in Oh...

ROTORUA: Smells of rotten eggs. But don't judge it. Its a great place! Previously we have written about Tamaki Moari Experience, Luging, White Water Rafting and some other bits in Rotorua. An hour from Taupo, its still got soooooo much to do, but this is what we would recommend on top of the other things!! LUGING: So we have made it clear how much of a MUST DO this is!!!! Its so much fun its crazy. We had to have another go at it. But whilst we were there we...

On Our Taupo and Rotorua adventure week we tried to stay in as many different places as possible so here are our fav places to stay: BASE TAUPO: Highly recommend Base Taupo. Having stayed in Base before this is a prime example of the good standards they have in New Zealand. Just great hostels. The staff are more than willing to help and are very friendly, BRILLIANT location, a lot of the activities in Taupo will pick up outside Base so you never have to walk too ...

So we had a bit of an adventure in Taupo and Rotorua, stocking up on all the adventure experience we could and it was EPIC!!! Taupo is an incredible place and I would say probably my fav that Ive been to in the North Island, there's so much to do its crazy and we were lucky enough to have a good go at a lot it. So here is a breakdown of activities for Taupo... TAUPO BUNGY SWING: Very cool. Its not AJ Hackett so I was a bit nervous but they are BRILLIANT!!! T...

MIDNIGHT ESPRESSO CAFE, WELLINGTONNORTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND Wellington has pulled out another awesome little city coffee Cafe!! And while doing this took its place at the top of the caramel milkshake league. ooohhh yes!! Again another addition to the great food and drink to offer on Cuba street just a tiny little place just off the main Cuba area. Such a cool and chilled place with a slight hippie vibe serving great coffee and great food. The food is mostly ve...