PotW – Homebush Park, Wellington

Expansive views but no parking. Still a great spot to visit.

PotW – Helston Park, Wellington

A cute wee community playground with a bit of variety.

PotW – Cummings Park, Wellington

Ottawa Road, Ngaio Hidden away from the street, between the shops and the railway tracks, you have to know this one is there to find it. Given its proximity to both the train and a main road, its surprisingly quiet. Shade is patchy depending on time of day, but this is a generous sized play

Wellington Stay-Cation

With a child-free weekend in sight, and having not had a chance to catch up without life getting in the way for MONTHS, we took a leap and had a stay-cation!

Day Trip: Arthurs Pass

Waterfalls, native birds and rock climbing – what more do you need in a day?

Ride the Ara Harakeke Walkway

Safe, sealed, separated from the road. An ideal family ride.

Ara Harakeke – the way of Flax

A cancelled bike-packing trip led us to a short local pathway to explore.

Solo Camping – with a twist!

An overnight on Matiu-Somes Island, with fireworks on the harbour and 5 little blue penguins was my idea of bliss!

Cooking on Fire!

Mid Winter usually means hiding away indoors. Not for our Tramping Club Families Group! We’re working on building a tradition of a mid-winter cook out!

Lux Festival

Every year, Wellington hosts a festival of light – glow in the dark, projected, neon, you name it. This year, Mr4 got to attend for the first time