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Tag: nature
New Zealand’s most dangerous plant? The Tree Nettle, Ongaonga
The Tree Nettle or Ongaonga (Urtica ferox) is probably New Zealand’s most dangerous plant species lurking in the bush…
Visiting Ranfurly? Don’t miss these four stunning nature walks
Short walks are one of the most enjoyable ways to appreciate the varied landscapes and history of Central Otago. Here are 4 scenic walking destinations near Ranfurly, Otago.
Sandflies in New Zealand: the Milford menace and what you can do about them
Sandflies have a habit of haunting New Zealand’s scenic hotspots. Here are some helpful tips to help you avoid and cope with these pesky insects.
Secrets, seabirds and science: a slice of Ihumoana
It started with an invite. Not the sort of invite which lands in your inbox with pleading tones and question marks. No, it was the sort of invite that, once mentioned, almost requires no response, for you’d have to be crazy not to accept it.
How to preserve rosehips: an easy guide
Make the most of Otago’s autumn bounty by preserving your own rosehip skins and enjoy the benefits of this vitamin C packed superfood…
10 amazing experiences in Dunedin/Ōtepoti that you cannot miss
Imagine a city where you can go from a brewery tour to the World’s steepest street within an hour? Or from New Zealand’s only castle to watching the rarest penguin? Here are the experiences in Dunedin that you cannot miss!
What was the hakuwai bird? A tale where history and legend entwine
‘Hakuwai, hakuwai hakuwai…’ That’s the mysterious call of a creature known as the hākuwai bird, only ever heard around South Cape and Motu Tītī (the Muttonbird Islands) in New Zealand’s deep south. It was never overtly seen and it’s identity still remains a mystery.
Picton to Invercargill: a quick travel guide to the South Island
Here’s a helpful overview of the ‘must-dos’ when travelling from Picton to Invercargill via State Highway 1.
Helpful Māori words to learn when you explore Aotearoa
Improve your Te Reo Māori and discover the meanings of Aotearoa’s place names to better inform your travels!
Top things to do in the Catlins, New Zealand
Between Dunedin and Invercargill lies a land of sweeping coasts and podocarp forests ringing with waterfalls and bird calls. Here are some of the top natural attractions of the Catlins.