Tag Archives: Taupo

Mount Maunganui

Posted on February 23, 2025 by If It Was Today

Mount Maunganui – known locally as “The Mount” – was one of our favourite stops on our first trip to New Zealand, two years ago. The beach is amazing, so I was looking forward to walking it again. I celebrated … Continue reading →

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Wairakei Thermal Spa

Posted on February 21, 2025 by If It Was Today

For my birthday, Jan booked a room at The Retreat in Taupo, and made dinner reservations at Roquette. And then this morning, she gave me carte blanche to pick the activity for today. Not complete carte blanche mind you – … Continue reading →

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Taupo

Posted on February 21, 2025 by If It Was Today

Sometimes, when you are on a long vacation, you get to a point where you start missing home. You’re still having fun, but part of you is also looking forward to getting back to your usual routine. Not on this … Continue reading →

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Taupo

Posted on February 20, 2023 by If It Was Today

Today was mostly a travel day as we head back to Auckland for our flight home. Thanks to frequent roadworks along the way, the trip took over five hours, but we still had time for a lovely walk along the … Continue reading →

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