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Planning a trip to Auckland? Here are some of ideas for more unusual things to do in Auckland CBD. You'll find quirky bars in Auckland, some interesting places to eat in Auckland and some of the best things to do in Auckland . #auckland #thingstodoinauckland #unusualauckland

14 Unusual Things to do in Auckland (and 3 Things to Skip)

Planning a trip to New Zealand? We’ve come up with a list of our favourite unusual things to do in Auckland – from quirky places to eat, cool bars to drink in and unique things to see, And they are all easily accessible from the CBD. What are the best…
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Matakana is a small town just 60 minutes drive from Auckland, But for a small town there's a lot to do - from seeing quirky art to eating delicious pub food.

8 Cool Things To Eat, See & Do in Matakana, New Zealand (No1 is the loos)

‘My old boss wants to meet us for lunch, in a place called Matakana,’ said The Boyfriend when we were planning our recent New Zealand trip. Pretty sure, ‘Oooh, we can go to the toilets,’ wasn’t the answer he was expecting, but, the fact is the Matakana Toilets near Auckland…
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Dolphin Swim Australia offer wild dolphin swims about 2.5 hours away from Sydney in Nelson Bay, NSW. And they've been given the okay by marine life experts. Here's what you need to know. | dolphins | New South Wales | Nelson Bay |

The Best Place to Swim With Wild Dolphins Near Sydney

Did you know that dolphins are attracted to people singing? Neither did I until I got chatting to my friend and journalist Niki Waldegrave about her experience swimming with dolphins in Nelson Bay about two and a half hours drive from Sydney. Thankfully she was so thrilled with her day…
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Artist Tracey Emin's latest work sees her adding 67 tiny bronze birds around Sydney. Here's where to look for them.

The Tracey Emin Birds, Sydney – Here’s Where To Find Them

British artist Tracey Emin has installed 67 tiny birds in an area of the Sydney CBD and the idea is kind of like an arty Pokemon Go as you try and spot them all – of course, I had to go and try. Here’s my guide to where to find…
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If you're a foodie going to Auckland, New Zealand, you're going to want to add a trip to Giapo to your must do list. And here's why | Auckland | Ice Cream | Giapo |

Giapo – Auckland’s Most Instagrammable Ice Cream

Giapo is an ice cream shop in the middle of Auckland, New Zealand. So far, so boring blog post – but this is no ordinary ice cream shop. This one is full of surprises – and probably creates New Zealand’s Most Instagrammable Ice creams. Here’s why. The idea that such…
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The town of Hamilton in New Zealand's North Island is about 90 minutes drive from Auckland - and it's a must stop for Rocky Horror fans. Here's why...

Why Hamilton, New Zealand is a Must Visit for Rocky Horror Fans

I might have seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show one or two (hundred) times but despite the fact that I can pretty much recite it word for word, I had totally forgotten that writer and star Richard O’Brien had a link to Hamilton in New Zealand – until, a couple…
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Looking for fun things to do in the Rocks, Sydney - here's 18 ideas. From what to see, where to eat and how to spend your evenings.

18 Fun Things to Do in The Rocks, Sydney (By a Local)

The Rocks is Sydney’s historic district full of quaint old sandstone buildings, Sydney’s oldest pubs and a fantastic harbour view – but while searching out history is one of the best things to do in The Rocks, it’s not all you’ll find there. Check out our local’s guide to 18…
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A jellyfish exhibit is launching at Birmingham's National Sealife Centre in March 18. Here's what you need to know and six amazing other places to see these cool creatures.

7 Awesome Ideas for Jellyfish Lovers

I love jellyfish. Well, in the confines of a tank that is – I’m not so struck with the concept of sharing actual sea space with them. So, I was super excited to hear that there’s a whole new exhibit dedicated to watching them risk-free coming soon to Birmingham’s National…
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Goat Island Marine Reserve near Auckland is home to NZ's first clear bottom kayaks. Here's what happened when we gave one try.

Why Hiring A Clearyak Kayak is a Goat Island Must-Do

Goat Island is a marine reserve about 85km north of Auckland. It’s also home to New Zealand’s first clear bottom kayaks known as a Clearyak. Watching fishies while getting some exercise sounded awesome so we hopped in the car for the short 70-minute ride from Auckland to Goat Island ready…
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Just a short 2.5 hour drive from Auckland is the stunning Putarur Blue Spring. Here's how to get there and what else to see on the way.

Don’t Miss the Putaruru Blue Spring in NZ – It’s Stunning

About a two and a half hour drive from Auckland in New Zealand is the Putaruru Blue Spring. A pool and river so pretty it looks like a swimming pool for fairies. Here’s everything you need to know to discover it yourself. I have a soft spot for Auckland, I…
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If its name and its aim to find the quirky, fun and less well known things a destination offers don’t give things away that this is a different kind of travel blog – the fact that it was born during a visit to a poop-themed restaurant in Taipei tells you pretty much everything else you need to know.
It’s a place to find unusual and off the beaten track ideas of things to eat, see and do in Sydney ,where I live, and the rest of the world. I’m having a blast writing it and I hope you’ll have as much fun reading it.