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Sabina and Liam sea kayaking off the coast of New Plymouth toward Sugar Loaf Island, North Island, New Zealand

New Plymouth

The One When Sabina Tried to Kill Liam

We’ve just finished our last shift at the Chateau, and after saving enough money to keep us going for another few months, the time has come to put work behind us again and return to the ‘holiday’ part of our working holiday visas.

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Sabina and Liam standin on a rock in a volcanic landscape of Tongariro National Park looking out at the blue emerald lake, North Island, New Zealand

The Best Short Hike

- Tongariro Alpine Crossing Pt. 2

On the day of our Crossing endeavour, there must have been close to a thousand people who were also taking part in the same bustle. Naturally however, the majority of these passed us early on at the Devils Staircase meaning that after reaching the flat section, we were no longer with the crowds.

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Sabina and Liam holding hands and running across an open plain with Mount Ngauruhoe in the background, North Island, New Zealand.

The Best Short Hike

- Tongariro Alpine Crossing Pt. 1

They say it’s ‘the best short hike in New Zealand’. Just let that sink in for a moment... New Zealand is arguably one of the most beautiful countries on earth. It’s a place known for it’s tremendously varied and unusual scenery showcasing some of the best the world has to offer in every category.

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Close up of hiker’s boots at the edge of a clear icy-blue lagoon near Kuratau, North Island, New Zealand.

Discovering the Lost Lagoon of Kuratau

What if we told you... that hidden deep in the Taupo region, a small track kept just out of sight leads the curious among us to a secret lagoon with water that is so crystal clear, you can see right through to the floor? Somewhere with thriving green plants everywhere and flourishing birdlife rarely seen anywhere else?

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Couple of hikers looking at Tupapakurua Falls from a viewpoint along a hiking trail through lush native forest, North Island, New Zealand.

Hiking Tupapakurua Falls with a very hungry man

Have you ever woken up still tired and not wanted to get out of bed? Of course you have - everyone has! (erm.. going to work?) but what about the days off? We all look forward to our time off work but then again at the same time, we’re probably all somewhat guilty of a little ‘sleep over-indulgence’ every so often.

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When things got wet in Ruapehu

Last week we were saying how enjoyable days off are. That’s not a particularly bold statement though is it? “days off are such fun” well yes obviously, thanks... but we all also know that some days off are better than others. Some days for example the weather is perfect, on some days things work out just the way you planned.

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“If we were meant to stay in one place, we would have roots instead of feet.”

- Rachel Wolchin
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