Aren’t we spoilt for choice with how many incredible walking tracks there are in Auckland? We have everything from rugged West Coast trails to coastal walks and thick forest tracks. I am often asked what are my favourite Auckland walks so I thought I would talk about my top five ‘must do’ walks! Te Henga Walkway Te Henga walkway is an 8km track that starts from Bethell’s…
SUGAR, everyone loves it right? Especially in the festive months… give me all the cheesecake and chocolate! Once December came around I was constantly surrounded by amazing sugary food and I did not hold back that’s for sure! It was such a good time and I don’t think we should ever feel guilty for indulging! With that being said, after the Christmas events, holidays and a family wedding…
Dreamy West Coast Sunsets, Muriwai Beach
January 23, 2018 by TheThingIsWhat is it about sunsets that are so magical? When I make an occasion of going to watch a sunset, I always think ‘I should do this more often!’ I seriously should. I really snapped away on this little adventure because everything was SO BEAUTIFUL! I love having a place where I can showcase New Zealand’s insane beauty.
I think it goes without saying, that skin is of high importance to most people. Whether it’s trying to prevent acne, dry skin or wrinkles it can be a struggle to figure out what actually works. There are so many things that contribute to having good, clear, glowing skin! Over the last year or so I have really focused on finding out what makes my skin happy!…
I am a big lover of kiwi summers. Salty hair, bare feet, no makeup and daily ice creams! The four days we had in Pauanui was all of that and I loved every moment! Pauanui Summit Walkway Now this walking track in not for the faint-hearted, it’s essentially a VERTICAL climb. Let me tell ya, it is not an easy one. However, it is SO worth…
The top five places to view Auckland from
January 4, 2018 by TheThingIsI often think how blessed I am to live in a country so full of beauty. It’s no secret that I love to act like a tourist in my own country. It struck me the other day that I think I have viewed Auckland from every possible angle and I thought it was about time to put all these gems in one place! Devonport Hills –…
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Hello, welcome to The Thing Is! I'm Bex, a tea enthusiast and waterfall lover. Here you will find my adventures, thoughts and experiences. I hope you enjoy x