Cycling from Te Araroa to East Cape Lighthouse located at the easternmost point on the North Island of New Zealand – it seems like a fun and good idea at first, but we soon find out that we bit off more than we can chew. 😛 It became an epic journey for us, one which […]
East Cape
New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 39) : The Oldest Pohutukawa Tree in New Zealand & Moana Parade, East Cape
A must-do activity when in East Cape, New Zealand is to visit and see the oldest and largest pohutukawa tree in the world, reputed to be around 600 years old! 😍 Fondly known as the New Zealand native Christmas tree, this crimson-coloured flower tree can be found in the grounds of Te Waha O Rerekohu […]
New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 38) : A Priceless, One-of-a-Kind Camping Experience in the Vicinity of Te Araroa Police Station, East Cape
My fiancé and I went to East Cape, the most eastern part of the North Island in New Zealand with the intention of spending the night camping at East Cape Campground. Instead, things took an unexpected turn and we ended up setting up camp in the vicinity of Te Araroa Police Station, East Cape. This […]
New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 37) : Driving to East Cape from Gisborne on State Highway 35 & the Accident
If you ask what is the scariest moment I ever had in my life? The answer is the accident I had on State Highway 35 during our drive to East Cape from Gisborne, New Zealand. Then again, even though things did not go as planned, we did have an epic and an unforgettable adventure no less! 😉 […]