BONBADAK DREAM

I love being in the hut and having a cuppa (hot chocolate if it's cold!). I find hut life brings me back to the essentials - I feel happier with less sometimes. There is no electricity in the hut, so when it gets dark, people generally go to sleep. And when the sun rises, people usually rise, living by the hours of light.

This cave was wide - the widest cave I have been into. The cave provided coolness from the hot temparature outside and would provide shelter in a storm. Whatipu Caves is a 20 minute walk from Omanawanui Track carpark.

Spending time in Whangarei and looking for something to do? If you like the outdoors, then hiking up Mount Manaia might be a good option. Mount Manaia is a 35 minute drive from Whangarei township and is a relatively easy walk.

Walking further up the valley gives you an extra 5-10 minute walk and you can see tall Kauri trees rising high into the sky.

We didn't have much - but we had such a good time. Last weekend I went on a hike with my brothers.

In return for protecting a natural wetland, the property owner is given permission to create a new 'lot' that they can sell.