There are ways one can save money on accommodation without sacrificing comfort; stay in a home with a local family and/or share a room with other people. Homestay is a good option to consider especially when rent skyrockets during the peak travelling season in summer. The backpacker hostel I was staying in Tauranga was going […]
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New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 23) : Cycling in New Zealand Code and Rules & Enjoying Japanese Cherry Blossoms in Tauranga
Cycling is a fun, healthy and convenient way to explore places, neighbourhoods and cities in scenic New Zealand. Designated bicycle lanes available on most roads in the country make it a relatively safe activity to do. I had a pleasant cycling experience in Tauranga – exploring the neighbourhood looking for Japanese cherry blossoms in full […]
New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 22) : Barbecue Gathering & Glowworms Sighting on the Waterfall Track at McLaren Falls Park
New Zealand is world-famous for its enchanting glowworms that live in damp, dark places like caves and forests. In Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, there is a place where we can have a barbecue gathering in a beautiful setting and WATCH GLOWWORMS FOR FREE at the picturesque McLaren Falls Park. 😉 Friends who have paid for tours to the […]
New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 17) : Collecting Tuatua at Papamoa Beach During Low Tide
New Zealand is blessed with an abundant variety of seafood and most can be caught or collected for free. However, bear in mind that there is a daily limit to how much one can take, depending on the area and species. Shellfish such as paua (abalone), kina, pipi, cockles, and tuatua are the easiest and […]
New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 16) : Enjoying Mount Maunganui Main Beach and the Mount Hot Salt Water Pools
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty is not only famous for its iconic Mauao, also known as The Mount (Mount Maunganui). It also has the best beach in New Zealand namely Main Beach and wonderful hot salt water pools to soak in for healing and relaxation. 🙂 Both the beach and hot salt water pools are located […]
New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 15) : Mount Maunganui (Mauao) Summit Walk & Picturesque Bay of Plenty
An unforgettable activity I did in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty was to climb Mount Maunganui’s iconic mountain, Mauao and enjoy a breathtaking 360° view (literally and figuratively speaking!) of the entire Bay of Plenty coastline at 232m above sea level. 😀 Mind you, the journey up Mount Maunganui’s Mauao summit was not an easy task! […]
New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 14) : Taking the Bayhopper Bus from Tauranga city centre to Mount Maunganui & Exploring Pilot Bay Beach
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty is home to two famous natural attractions – Mount Maunganui (Mauao) and Main Beach. The Mount is an iconic landmark that offers a spectacular view of the entire Western Bay of Plenty, whereas Main Beach is voted as New Zealand’s best beach for a very good reason. Another worthy sight is […]
New Zealand Working Holiday (Part 13) : Working as a Kiwifruit & Avocado Packer at SEEKA Huka Pak & Totara Coolstore in Tauranga
I came to Tauranga, Bay of Plenty in spring (September) looking for work in the kiwifruit industry (my very first job in New Zealand) and I landed myself a job as a kiwifruit packer at SEEKA Huka Pak, Mount Maunganui within the first week of my arrival. 😀 Experience is welcomed, but not necessary because training […]