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North island

  • Sagar and Ami smiling in front of the Vertigo Nothing But Net sign at Velocity Valley Rotorua after the freefall

    Velocity Valley Rotorua: Is It Worth It? (2026)

    I had a love-hate relationship with Rotorua for a long time. Five years ago I took a trip and managed to damage a stove at my Airbnb, break my camera…

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  • Suspension bridge walkway through the redwood forest canopy at Redwood Treewalk Rotorua

    Rotorua Itinerary: How Many Days Do You Actually Need (2026)

    Rotorua at a relaxed pace can be done in 3 days, but if you only have 2, you can still hit the essentials without feeling rushed. This Rotorua itinerary lays…

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  • Wide aerial view of the vivid red Mount Tarawera hike volcanic crater landscape on Mount Tarawera, Rotorua New Zealand

    Mount Tarawera Hike: The Guided Crater Walk Guide

    When Sagar told me about the Mount Tarawera walk, my first reaction was, ah, another one. We had recently done the Tongariro Crossing sunrise hike and while I loved watching…

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South island

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