Rangitikei River name, the legend of Hau
The Day To Take Great Strides Hau, an ancient Maori warrior, had been on the journey from Taranaki for many days. He had crossed rivers, trudged through swamps, climbed hills and traveled bush clad trails in pursuit of his errant wife and her lover. Perhaps feeling that those he chased were not far ahead of [...]
Central North Island adventures, New Zealand
5 Great Summer Adventures in the Central North Island of New Zealand The central North Island of New Zealand is deservedly well known for Tongariro National Park and the mighty volcanoes of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Rupaehu that stand majestically at its heart. These mountains are home to New Zealand's largest ski fields, Whakapapa and Turoa, [...]