Perfect Weekend in Paihia
16th to 18th September 2020 There were just two Meandering MacLeods for this trip! We somehow ended up without any children and so it...
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helenp73
Oct 23, 20201 min read
Waiuku Forest
10th October 2020 Waiuku Forest is about 15 minutes drive from Waiuku town centre. It borders the Tasman Sea and the Waikato River. It is...
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helenp73
Oct 23, 20202 min read
Ruakaka Beach
30th September to 4th October We are fortunate enough to have use of a bach in Ruakaka Beach and try to get up there as often as...
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helenp73
Oct 23, 20204 min read
A Surprise Weekend Away....
25th to 27th September 2020 I love the idea of just being told at the last minute to pack my bag, and bring myself and my passport to a...
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helenp73
Oct 23, 20203 min read
Hamilton Zoo and Gengys for Dinner...
13th September 2020. This was actually our Father's Day celebration. Father's Day was the Sunday before but luckily for Garth, myself and...
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helenp73
Feb 20, 20192 min read
A Romantic Valentines Break.....Thames
13th February 2019 At last our long awaited time away alone had arrived!!! My Mum was over from the US for her annual month long break...
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helenp73
Feb 13, 20191 min read
Ice Cream and Waterfalls!
9th February 2019 So Grandma (my Mum) has arrived from the USA for her annual month long holiday with us. The kids are always blasting to...
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helenp73
Feb 13, 20193 min read
Pauanui - fabulous mini break
We booked this holiday a few months ago thinking it would be a great break before the kids head back to college and school, as we got...
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helenp73
Feb 4, 20192 min read
Woodturners Cafe.....the long awaited visit
Another hot Sunday morning and we were at the Auckland Champs for athletics. My son was competing in his first Racewalking event ever and...
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helenp73
Feb 4, 20192 min read
Food Glorious Food
So this was the last day of school hols for my olderst daughter and tomorrow she was beginning her high school journey. So this gave us a...
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helenp73
Feb 1, 20192 min read
The Perfect Taupo Weekend
As is tradition for us now (and hopefully may it long continue) we head to Taupo for Anniversary weekend to enjoy the Summer Concert. My...
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helenp73
Jan 23, 20191 min read
Te Ara o Whangamaire Walkway, Patumahoe
Another beautiful day here in Franklin and the perfect morning for a walk with friends. Today we went on a Guided Walk with a Council...
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helenp73
Jan 23, 20191 min read
Wharf Jumping!
We had a great couple of hours at Sandspit Reserve in Waiuku. The new jetty and boardwalk is great and the kids are just loving jumping...
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helenp73
Jan 22, 20193 min read
1349 Steps!!! Hakarimata Summit Track and a Fabulous Family Day Out!
We woke up to a grey day, not what we had been expecting or planning for! Today I decided to trust the weather forecast so continued to...
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