Iguazu Falls are hundreds of cascades tumbling along a 2.7-kilometre stretch of the Iguazu River. Comprising the world’s largest waterfall system, they are on the border between Argentina and Brazil. The official count is 275 falls, but that figure changes based on rains. The numbers are almost incomprehensible, and standing in front of any portion …
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Arataki Visitor Centre: Gateway to Auckland’s Subtropical Rainforest
A world apart from city life, the Arataki Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Waitakere Ranges. This lush green subtropical rainforest is just a 30-minute drive from Auckland’s city centre. Here, we found ourselves surrounded by the rugged natural beauty one expects to see in New Zealand. Greeted by an eleven-meter tall Maori pou (post) at the …
Things to do in West Auckland: Rainforest, Black Sand & Surf Beaches
Subtropical rainforest hikes, swimming, surfing and viewing birds, black sand and waterfalls are among the many things to do in West Auckland New Zealand. Just one hour from the city centre and you have entered a different world. A temperate rainforest separates Auckland city centre from its western coast. Hikers head to hundreds of kilometres …
Waterfalls Near Cairns Australia’s Cruise Port
The Radiance of the Sea dropped anchor in Yorkey’s Knob, just north of Cairns. There are so many opportunities here. The ship offered options of rainforest tours, trains, markets and of course, the Great Barrier Reef. We made the choice to spend the day with good friends who live here. Similar to our last port …
Visit Titirangi for the Rainforest, Te Uru Gallery and Great Food
As we drove along the windy road towards Titirangi, the landscape grew more lush, and I wondered why we don’t visit West Auckland more often. Our destination was Te Uru, a contemporary gallery nestled in this bohemian community that sits at the edge of a subtropical rain forest, only an hour from our home. By the time we arrived …
Catlins Rainforest – New Zealand’s Often Missed South Coast
It’s been eight years since we drove through the Catlins rainforest along the southern coast of New Zealand’s South Island. We have done a lot of travelling since then, yet the Catlins is still one of my favourite spots. Reviewing old photos I discovered two things. First, our girls grew up quickly and, second the Catlins are …
