Hi! Welcome to CatrinExplores – this website is a collection of my travel experiences and things that I have done along the way. Including my recommendations of things to do, tips & tricks and advice of all things travel! I hope that my posts may inspire you to travel, leave your comfort zone, or encourage you to try something new. Enjoy!
Week 1 – New Zealand Road Trip
Towards the end of my time working for Motutapu Outdoor Centre, my cousin and I started planning a road trip...
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The Ultimate 9 day Road Trip around New Zealand
During my time out in New Zealand, my mum and dad came out to visit. So naturally, they planned a...
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Missing Home
Missing home when travelling is a common and shared experience with a lot of travellers and backpackers, and it is...
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A Weekend in Te Aroha
Te Aroha is a small town in the North East of the North Island of New Zealand, about 2 hours...
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Pros and Cons to Living in a Remote Location
I’ve been living on island called Motutapu Island, just off the coast of Auckland in New Zealand for the last...
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A weekend in Raglan
Raglan: a small beach town in the Waikato region, North Island of New Zealand. It’s known in NZ for its...
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What to do in Auckland – the City of Sails
Auckland is New Zealands largest city, and the region contains many ports and docks, so many that they named Auckland...
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