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Raglan – Indicators surf break

 

Raglan really converted me into a whole other surfer. I must say it had a big impact on me. I stayed on this lodge close to a break called Indicators. It’s really down the mountain from where I stayed, a nice lodge called Karioi Lodge. It’s really inexpensive compared to most places and it has an cozy feeling to it. I was here in the winter and it was just the perfect cozy place you want to stay after a long day of surfing. This break called Indicators is a long left about 600 meters which feels like an endless wave if caught from the peak. On a big day it can link up with a wave from another break called Whale Bay. It is a long-walled, fast wave with occasional barrels.

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Craters of the Moon – Taupo, New Zealand

Have you ever seen yourself walking through a cratered valley with clouds of steam surrounding you? With steam clouds coming out of mud pools? Well, if you haven’t, come to Taupo New Zealand. The entrance to the park is pretty cheap at $6. There is a sulfur like smell as you walk through this geothermal active field. It is a natural phenomena. When the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station was built, approximately 2000 meters north of the field, it utilized underground thermal energy to become more active and because of that it is now full of high pressure sulfurous steam. There is wooden boardwalks for you to walk safely through the park and enjoy it without worrying about any type of danger. For more pictures, see the Gallery page on this website.

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The road to Raglan, a surfer town.

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Raglan is a small quiet little surfer town on the west coast of New Zealand. It was definitely the type of place where I would want to stay for a few weeks. I stayed in this surf camp lodge located on a mountain by the ocean, in the middle of a jungle and a view of the glow worms that New Zealand is known for. The surf is pretty good here but if it’s ever flat you can drive 35 min further south to where it’s always about 2-3ft if flat in Raglan. I also recommend you see the Bridal Veil Falls. It’s not too far from there and totally worth the 10 minute hike with different levels of views. Raglan made me feel so relaxed. When your seeing these things and traveling through such a beautiful country, life feels surreal.

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And the journey continues..Piha, New Zealand

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When your traveling alone for a while and haven’t seen close friends or family in a while, you could have your down days every once in a while. There is also days where you say to yourself: “I wish I could have my family/friends here to see this too.” But its these “up” moments that make you want to keep going and see more. The key is to stay busy. I went to Piha on a pretty lonely day and boy did it blow me away. I went to Piha from Auckland, New Zealand and its about a 45 minute drive west of Auckland. I totally recommend it and would say its worth the drive. Well Piha was one of the spots where you look out and think to yourself: “Wow, I cant believe I’m here.” I know I haven’t seen much of New Zealand yet but I’ve read and seen pictures of nothing but amazing landscapes and scenery. I’m super excited to go explore more. As I make my way down around the north Island and the South Island, I will be posting more must see spots in New Zealand.

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Cape Reinga

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Cape Reinga, located at the northern end of the North Island of New Zealand. The name of the cape comes from the M?ori word ‘Reinga’, meaning the ‘Underworld’. Cape Reinga is generally considered the separation marker between the Tasman Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. From the lighthouse it is possible to watch the tidal race, as the two seas clash to create unsettled waters just off the coast. It’s April here and the climate is cool and windy. A beautiful peaceful place to come and visit. Very scenic with sand dunes a bit south and a 90 mile beach which you can drive on.

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Kiwi land!

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Well I arrived here and its pretty cool, as in the weather. It doesn’t get too cold where I stay around in Auckland but if I go down south it might be snowing in a few weeks. Life is definitely a lot slower here which is awesome. Learning to drive on the left lane and on the right hand drivers seat was pretty confusing at first but I managed to pick it up pretty quick. It was a little harder for me because the car I’m driving is manual so focusing on that and not turning into the opposite lane made it a little harder. What got me a few times was the turning signal being on the right side of the steering wheel instead of the left. New Zealand is truly a beautiful place and everything is so close to the main city from beaches to ranges to volcanoes. One thing is for sure, I have never seen so many sheep in my life.