• Mount Maunganui: Beach Day with the Mount Monster!

    Mount Maunganui: Beach Day with the Mount Monster!

    16 December 2023 Our alarm was set for 4:45am. The sky was already turning pink as we set off on our assent of Mount Mauganui, also known as Mauao. Mike had discovered a professional photographer who recommended several of the places we will be visiting during this trip. She said that the sunrise at Mount Read more

  • Cambridge to Mount Maunganui: From Middle Earth to coastal resort

    Cambridge to Mount Maunganui: From Middle Earth to coastal resort

    15 December 2023 Our day started off with a beautiful drive on a windy road through rolling hills and farm land. The road led us to Hobbiton. Yes, it is real. Back in 1999 Peter Jackson found this working farm and turned it into The Shire for his iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy. And Read more