“Paihia serves Bay of Islands in Northland, New Zealand.”@亲子 fun fun 玩 · 2 months ago
New Zealand West Coast Karamea Big Rimu Walk Mossy Foresteasytravelpost
“#easytravelpost The Big Rimu Walk is 3 km south of Karamea (end of SH67, 96 km north of Westport, 2.5 hrs drive), free DOC loop — 1.5 km, 30 min, flat, through podocarp forest with two rimu over 600 yrs old (one 3.5 m trunk), Sphagnum on the buttresses and Atrichum on the track edge.”@OOII87 · 1 month ago
Bay of Islands: Waitangi Treaty Grounds-Where the Story of Aotearoa Begins
As proud Kiwis, we first visited Waitangi Treaty Grounds with our parents when we were young. It’s a place we’ve returned to over the years and one we’ll continue revisiting. The older we get, the more we understand its significance — and we’re always learning something new.
Walking the grounds is quiet and powerful. The carved wharenui (meeting house). The view across the water. The signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) in 1840. It shifts your perspective before you even head out to explore the coastline.
What stood out for us:
· Standing beside the world’s largest ceremonial waka (war canoe), imagining it cutting through the harbour
· The guided tour that added context we would never have understood on our own
· The cultural performance, where haka (traditional posture dance) and waiata (song) felt intimate rather than staged
· Looking out over Pewhairangi (Bay of Islands) and realising how much history sits beneath that calm water
Afterwards, the Bay opens differently. The boat trips, the swimming, the island-hopping — they all feel layered with meaning.
The Bay of Islands isn’t just beautiful. It’s foundational.
And starting at Waitangi gives the whole region depth.
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“Bay of Islands: Waitangi Treaty Grounds-Where the Story of Aotearoa Begins
As proud Kiwis, we first visited Waitangi Treaty Grounds with our parents when we were young.”@TohuTravllers · 8 months ago
Paddling Secret Lagoons and Mangrove Trails
“Beyond sailing trips, Paihia’s sheltered bays offer ideal conditions for kayaking and paddleboarding.”@BenBen2801 · 7 days ago
Haruru Falls
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Haruru Falls is a stunning five-metre-high waterfall located near Paihia in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand.”@Mintymin · 2 years ago
Five Epic NZ Cities That Are Major Travel Goals 🇳🇿✨
“Dreaming of a wild New Zealand adventure?”@MD SHAHED IQBAL SHUHAG · 2 days ago
Chasing Golden Hour Over the City of Sails
“Standing 220 meters above the streets of Auckland on the Sky Tower observation deck, watching the daylight fade over the Hauraki Gulf is pure magic.”@BenBen2801 · 7 days ago
3-Day, 2-Night Auckland Itinerary Guide.
“Day 1: City & Harbor
Morning: Head up the 🗼 Sky Tower for a breathtaking panoramic view of Auckland!”@VE_lee · 2 months ago