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This podcast follows a single resident as she travels New Zealand over time. The terrain is predominately mountainous, with large coastal plains, and the climate carries sharp regional contrasts. Travelling here is shaped by the land itself: two main islands, a capital at Wellington, and more than three quarters of the population living on the North Island. Her range moves from Auckland's urban sprawl to the Southern Alps, from Rotorua's geothermal fields to the Catlins' wild southern coast. She settles in one place long enough to learn its rhythms, then moves somewhere connected to it, as a resident would rather than as a visitor ticking off sights. Across the year, seasons change noticeably on both islands, and the host returns to places she has already visited, noticing what has shifted. A landscape seen in summer and again in winter reveals different textures. The show builds an intimate geography from repeated visits and small discoveries. It is a slow way of knowing New Zealand, place by place. Aroha Ngata lives in New Zealand and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Aroha is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement. A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers. ☕ Enjoying the show? These episodes are free and stay that way because listeners chip in — if a coffee's worth it, support the journey: buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Part of Paris2Tokyo — one show for each of the world's hundred most-visited countries. Made for travelers, wherever you are going next. #NewZealand #NewZealandTravel #Oceania #Wellington #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
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Aroha spends her final day in Napier, cycling the Hawke's Bay Trails, exploring Ahuriri and Bluff Hill, and reflecting on the city's resilience and cost of living before driving south towards Rotorua. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 52 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Adoro Cafe Napier, Hawke's Bay Trails, Ahuriri District, Ahuriri Estuary, Bluff Hill, Napier Botanical Gardens, Taradale, Mission Estate Winery. Covered: Final Day in Napier, Coastal Cycling Infrastructure, Cost of Living, Local Food Culture, Urban Resilience, Practical Travel Tips. Chapters: 00:00 Marine Parade 02:00 Taradale 04:02 Bluff Hill 07:36 Hill A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierCity #ArtDecoCapital #HawksBay #NewZealandTravel #CyclingNZ #BluffHill #Ahuriri #SpringInNapier #CostOfLivingNZ #TravelTipsNZ #Aotearoa #WineCountry #CoastalCycling #NapierLife #ResidentGuide #NZWinter #GeoThermalRoute #KaingaroaForest https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha navigates a blustery Hawke's Bay morning, reflects on the cost of living in Napier, and begins the long drive south to Wellington. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 51 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Adoro Cafe Napier, Ahuriri, Marine Parade, McLean Park, ASB Napier Branch, Westshore, Hawke's Bay Airport, Rotorua. Covered: Napier Cost of Living, Art Deco Heritage, Driving North Island South, Practical Settlement Tasks, Hawke's Bay Weather, Local Sports Culture. Chapters: 00:00 Napier City 01:43 Ahuriri 05:28 Rotorua 07:58 Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierCity #HawksBay #ArtDecoCapital #NewZealandTravel #LivingInNZ #HawkesBayWine #SpringInNZ #RoadTripNZ #NapierLife #CostOfLivingNZ #TravelTipsNZ #HawksBayRegion #AhuririPort #BluffHill #MarineParade #NZDrives #WellingtonBound #ResidentVibe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha explores the Hawke's Bay Trails, visits Ahuriri and Bluff Hill, and reflects on the city's resilience, costs, and spring atmosphere. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 50 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Adoro Cafe Napier, Marine Parade, National Aquarium of New Zealand, Marewa, Bluff Hill Lookout, Botanical Gardens, Ahuriri, The Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant. Covered: Coastal Cycling Infrastructure, Bluff Hill Views, Local Food Culture, Urban Resilience, Practical Travel Tips, Daily Costs in Napier. Chapters: 00:00 Marine Parade 02:09 National Aquarium of New Zealand 05:23 Ahuriri 08:12 Clive Square Pub A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierCity #HawksBay #NewZealandTravel #ArtDecoArchitecture #CyclingNZ #BluffHill #Ahuriri #MarineParade #CostOfLivingNZ #TravelTipsNZ #SpringInNZ #LocalEatsNZ #PublicTransportNZ #ResidentLifeNZ #VisitNapier #HawkesBayWine #NZDrivingLicence #IRDNumber https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha cycles the Hawke's Bay Trails, explores Ahuriri’s revitalised waterfront, and reflects on the city’s resilience and daily costs as early spring settles over Napier. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 49 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Marine Parade, Hawke's Bay Trails, Ahuriri Estuary, National Aquarium of New Zealand, Adoro Cafe Napier, Bluff Hill Lookout, Botanical Gardens, Marewa. Covered: Cycling Infrastructure, Local Food Culture, Urban Resilience, Practical Travel Tips, Daily Costs in Napier, Bluff Hill Walks. Chapters: 00:00 Marine Parade 02:31 Bluff Hill Lookout 06:19 Scenic Hotel Te Pania 08:57 The Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierNZ #ArtDecoCity #HawkesBay #NewZealandTravel #CyclingNZ #SpringInNapier #Ahuriri #BluffHill #KiwiLife #ResidentNZ #TravelPodcast #ArohaNgata #NorthIsland #Winelands #CoastalCycling #NZCostOfLiving #ExploreNapier #WinterTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha explores the Hawke's Bay trails on a blustery spring morning, visits the Ahuriri waterfront, and reflects on the city’s resilience and the practicalities of settling into life in Napier. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 48 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Ahuriri District, Marine Parade, Westy Coffee & Eatery, Westshore, Rotary Pathway Loop, Esk River, Napier South, Art Deco Trust. Covered: Cycling Infrastructure, Art Deco Heritage, Cost of Living, Local Food Culture, Urban Resilience, Practical Travel Tips. Chapters: 00:00 Napier City 01:31 Ahuriri District 04:06 Rotary Pathway Loop 06:34 Station Street 08:51 Marine Parade A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierCity #HawkesBay #ArtDecoCapital #NewZealandTravel #CyclingNZ #AhuririWaterfront #BluffHill #SpringInNapier #GoBayBus #NZCoffeeCulture #ResilientCities #HawkesBayWine #AotearoaWinter #TravelTipsNZ #LivingInNapier #CoastalCycling #PodcastLife #SupportIndieShows https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Day five in Napier, exploring the coastal cycle paths, checking on local football news, and reflecting on the rhythm of a city rebuilt from ash. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 47 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Marine Parade, Adoro Cafe Napier, Ahuriri, Botanical Gardens, Marewa, Bluff Hill Lookout, Station Street, K Kitchen and Bar. Covered: Napier Cycling Infrastructure, Local Football Culture, Art Deco Heritage, Daily Costs in Napier, Bluff Hill Walks. Chapters: 00:00 Marine Parade 02:41 Botanical Gardens 05:23 Station Street 08:02 Wellington A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierCity #ArtDecoCapital #HawkesBay #NewZealandTravel #SpringInNZ #BluffHill #MarineParade #GoBay #CyclingNZ #NapierLife #ArohaNgata #TravelPodcast #WinterInNZ #HawkesBayWine #AhuririPort #ExploreNelson #VisitHawkesBay #NZResident https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha explores the Art Deco streets of Napier in early spring, climbs Bluff Hill for the view, visits Adoro Cafe, and reflects on the city's resilience after the 1931 earthquake while settling into daily life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 46 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Marine Parade, Adoro Cafe Napier, ASB Branch, Bluff Hill, Botanical Gardens, Clive Square Pub, Ahuriri, The Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant. Covered: Art Deco Heritage, Banking and Admin Tasks, Local Dining Costs, Bluff Hill Views, Public Transport Bee Card. Chapters: 00:00 Marine Parade 01:59 Street 04:21 Bluff Hill 07:01 The Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierCity #ArtDecoCapital #HawksBay #NewZealandTravel #LivingInNZ #BluffHill #AotearoaDiaries #TravelTipsNZ #HawkesBayWine #NapierFoodScene #PublicTransportNZ #SettlingInNZ #WinterInNewZealand #MarineParade #CulturalHeritage #TravelBudgetNZ #NorthIslandGuide #ResidentLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha explores Napier's Art Deco heritage in early spring, visiting Bluff Hill Lookout and enjoying local food culture while navigating settlement tasks like banking and transport. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 45 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Marine Parade, Adoro Cafe, Bluff Hill, Botanical Gardens, Ahuriri, K Kitchen and Bar, ASB Napier Branch, Clive Square. Covered: Art Deco Heritage, Spring Atmosphere, Practical Settlement, Local Costs, Transport & Banking. Chapters: 00:00 Marine Parade 01:26 Bluff Hill 03:36 ASB Napier Branch 05:44 The Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant 07:50 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierCity #ArtDecoCapital #HawksBay #NewZealandTravel #SpringInNZ #BluffHill #Ahuriri #CafeCulture #WineCountry #SettlingInNZ #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #PublicTransport #LocalFood #HawkesBay #WinterInSeptember #PodcastLife #ArohaNgata https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha explores Napier on day two of sixteen, walking the Art Deco streets, visiting a local cafe, and discussing the practicalities of settling into Hawke's Bay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 44 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Ahuriri, Marine Parade, Emerson Street, Adoro Cafe Napier, Bluff Hill Lookout, Botanical Gardens, Marewa, MTG Century Theatre. Covered: Art Deco Heritage, Napier Districts, Practical Settlement, Local Costs, Spring Atmosphere, Transport & Banking. Chapters: 00:00 Napier City 02:19 Adoro Cafe Napier 04:46 MTG Century Theatre 06:45 Marine Parade 08:43 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierCity #ArtDecoCapital #HawkesBay #NewZealandTravel #SlowTravel #AotearoaLife #WineCountry #SpringInNZ #UrbanExploration #TravelTips #SettlingInNZ #CafeCulture #CoastalWalks #HistoryAndHeritage #PodcastTravel #SoloTravel #WinterInSummer #KiwiLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha arrives in Napier after a drive through Kaingaroa Forest, exploring the city’s unique Art Deco heritage, early spring blossom, and the practicalities of settling into Hawke’s Bay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 43 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Napier City, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Taradale, Kaingaroa Forest, Marine Parade, Emerson Street, Adoro Cafe Napier, Latham Street, Carlyle Street, Clive Square Pub. Covered: Napier arrival and Art Deco history, Hawke's Bay spring blossom and wine country, Practical settlement: banking, SIM, GP, Cost of living in Napier, Local events: Pawrade and FOTOFEST. Chapters: 00:00 Marine Parade 04:20 Faraday Museum of Technology 08:05 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NapierCity #ArtDecoCapital #HawksBay #NewZealandTravel #MoveToNZ #Aotearoa #TravelPodcast #NapierLife #HawkesBayWine #KaingaroaForest #NZWinter #ArtDecoStyle #ExploreHawksBay #NapierCBD #Taradale #Ahuriri #BluffHill #NZRoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha spends her last full day in Rotorua, walking the steam-filled streets of Kuirau Park and Ohinemutu before the drive south. She reflects on the town's resilience, the quiet beauty of winter geothermal landscapes, and the practicalities of leaving this volcanic heartland behind. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Kuirau Park, Ohinemutu, St Faith’s Anglican Church, Government Gardens, Super Casual Bar & Eatery, Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, ASB Rotorua Branch, Fenton Street. Covered: Final Day in Rotorua, Community Resilience, Practical Settlement Tasks, Geothermal Safety, Local Dining, Preparation for Southward Journey. Chapters: 00:00 Kuirau Park 02:35 St Faith’s Anglican Church 05:21 Fenton Street 08:17 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RotoruaTravel #NewZealandWinter #GeothermalParks #MaoriCulture #TravelPodcast #ArohaNgata #BayOfPlenty #VisitNZ #KiwiLife #SteamAndStone #Ohinemutu #KuirauPark #RedwoodsForest #TravelTips #SettlingInNZ #NorthIslandDrive #WellingtonBound #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
On my final full day in Rotorua, I walk through Kuirau Park as the winter drizzle settles, reflect on the town’s quiet resilience after a recent tragedy, and prepare for the long drive south to Wellington. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Kuirau Park, Fenton Street, Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, Whakarewarewa, Ohinemutu, St Faith’s Anglican Church, Te Puia, Redwoods / Whakarewarewa Forest. Covered: Final Day in Rotorua, Kuirau Park Geothermal Features, Living Maori Village Culture, Redwoods Forest Walk, Preparation for Southward Journey, Community Resilience and Tragedy. Chapters: 00:00 Kuirau Park 03:59 Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery 08:30 Capers Cafe + Store A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NewZealandTravel #RotoruaWinter #GeothermalWonder #MaoriCulture #Whakarewarewa #RedwoodsForest #TravelPodcast #ArohaNgata #VisitNZ #BayOfPlenty #KiwiLife #SoloTravel #NatureLovers #ThermalSprings #SlowTravel #NZFoodScene #CulturalHeritage #WinterVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha walks the winter light through the Redwoods Treewalk, reflects on the town's resilience after a local tragedy, and finds warmth in the Thursday Night Market before preparing for the drive south to Wellington. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest, Tūtānekai Street Night Market, Government Gardens, Ohinemutu, Fenton Street, Lynmore. Covered: Redwoods Treewalk winter atmosphere, Rotorua Night Market food and culture, Cost of living and travel budgeting, Local resilience and community spirit, Practical travel tips (eSIM, bookings). Chapters: 00:00 Lynmore 03:57 Fenton Street 08:33 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rotorua #NewZealandTravel #RedwoodsTreewalk #NightMarket #GeothermalWonderland #WinterInNZ #BayOfPlenty #MaoriCulture #TravelBudget #SlowTravel #NorthIsland #WellingtonBound #SulphurSmell #ThermalPools #ForestWalk #StreetFood #Resilience #Aotearoa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha explores the steam rising over Kuirau Park at dawn, visits the Living Māori Village of Whakarewarewa, and finds community in the Thursday Night Market. She reflects on the town’s resilience, shares practical costs, and looks ahead to the drive south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Glenholme, Government Gardens, Kuirau Park, Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, Whakarewarewa, Super Casual Bar & Eatery, ASB Branch, Tūtānekai Street. Covered: Geothermal Parks, Māori Culture, Local Tragedy & Resilience, Night Market, Daily Costs, Preparation for Southward Journey. Chapters: 00:00 Glenholme 03:26 Kuirau Park 07:15 Tūtānekai Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rotorua #NewZealandTravel #GeothermalWonderland #MaoriCulture #WinterInNZ #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #Aotearoa #LivingMaoriVillage #NightMarket #SlowTravel #ResidencyJourney #VolcanicLandscapes #TravelPodcast #KiwiLife #WarmWeather #CommunitySpirit #NZDollars https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha navigates the sombre mood of Rotorua following a local tragedy, finds warmth in the Thursday Night Market, and reflects on the quiet resilience of the town as winter deepens. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Kuirau Park, Tūtānekai Street, Ohinemutu, The Redwoods, ASB Branch, Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel, State Highway 30, Raglan. Covered: Local Tragedy and Community Resilience, Rotorua Night Market Experience, Daily Costs and Practicalities, Banking and Settlement Tasks, Reflective Walks and Winter Atmosphere. Chapters: 00:00 Rain 01:52 Kuirau Park 04:50 Wellington A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rotorua #NewZealandTravel #NightMarket #LivingInNZ #Geothermal #WinterInNZ #BayOfPlenty #TravelPodcast #Aotearoa #CostOfLiving #LocalNews #CommunitySupport #FoodieNZ #SlowTravel #ResidencyJourney #LakeRotorua #ThursdayNightMarket #SupportSmallBusiness https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha walks the elevated boardwalks of the Redwoods forest in late winter, reflecting on the town's forestry history and the quiet rhythm of the off-season. She shares practical advice on settling into New Zealand life, from banking to transit, while enjoying a simple lunch at a local café. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Whakarewarewa Forest, Redwoods Treewalk, ASB Branch, Fenton Street, Glenholme, Capers Cafe + Store, Boasters Coffee House and Roastery, Sir Howard Morrison Centre. Covered: Redwoods Treewalk, Forestry History, Banking for Residents, Public Transport Bee Card, Local Cafe Culture, Rental Costs. Chapters: 00:00 Whakarewarewa Forest 02:17 ASB Branch 04:57 Boasters Coffee House and Roastery 07:25 Kuirau Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rotorua #NewZealandTravel #RedwoodsForest #WinterInNZ #BayOfPlenty #TravelTips #LocalLife #Geothermal #CafeCulture #PublicTransport #SlowTravel #NatureWalks #ResidentDiaries #SouthIslandBound #Aotearoa #TravelPodcast #HiddenGems #CoffeeLovers https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Day nine in Rotorua. Aroha walks the free geothermal pools of Kuirau Park, navigates the practicalities of local transit with the Bee Card, and reflects on the quiet winter rhythms of a town built on steam. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Kuirau Park, Government Gardens, Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, ASB Rotorua Branch, Glenholme, Fenton Street, Lake Rotorua, Mount Ngongotaha. Covered: Kuirau Park geothermal features, Bee Card public transport usage, Cost of living and daily expenses, Rotorua Museum closure status, Local cafe culture and dining, Preparation for southward journey. Chapters: 00:00 Glenholme 04:11 Kuirau Park 08:27 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RotoruaNZ #BayOfPlenty #GeothermalWonderland #WinterInNZ #TravelPodcast #ArohaNgata #NewZealandLife #KuirauPark #MāoriCulture #VolcanicIslands #TravelBudget #NZResidents #ExploreRotorua #ThermalPools #NorthIslandAdventure #SlowTravel #LivingInNZ #WellingtonBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha explores the vivid colours of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and walks the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, reflecting on the 1886 eruption, winter geothermal rhythms, and the practicalities of a day in Rotorua. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Champagne Pool, Devil's Bath, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Echo Crater, Frying Pan Lake, Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, Glenholme. Covered: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Tarawera Eruption History, Daily Costs in Rotorua, Local Cafe Culture, Banking and Admin Tasks. Chapters: 00:00 Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland 02:15 Waimangu Volcanic Valley 04:18 Frying Pan Lake 07:03 Kuirau Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RotoruaNZ #WaiOTapu #WaimanguValley #GeothermalNewZealand #TravelNZ #WinterInRotorua #MataurangaMaori #VolcanicLandscapes #BudgetTravelNZ #NorthIslandAdventure #ThermalPools #NatureWalks #NZFoodScene #ResidentLife #AotearoaExplore #SlowTravel #KiwiAdventures #SulphurSprings https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha spends a quiet winter morning in the Living Māori Village of Whakarewarewa, exploring the deep connection between culture and geothermal ground. She reflects on the history of the 1886 eruption, visits local landmarks like St Faith's Church, and shares practical tips for navigating Rotorua's thermal parks. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Glenholme, Ohinemutu, St Faith's Anglican Church, Whakarewarewa, Boasters Coffee House and Roastery, Pohutu Geyser, Buried Village of Te Wairoa, Kuirau Park. Covered: Living Maori Village Whakarewarewa, Tarawera eruption history, settling in NZ administration, Rotorua cafe culture, local politics and infrastructure. Chapters: 00:00 Glenholme 02:07 Whakarewarewa 04:28 Pohutu Geyser 06:44 Kuirau Park 08:49 Eat Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RotoruaNZ #Whakarewarewa #LivingMaoriVillage #NewZealandWinter #GeothermalWonderland #TravelNewZealand #SettlingInNZ #MaoriCulture #TaraweraEruption #KuirauPark #EatStreet #BoastersCoffee #AotearoaLife #BayOfPlenty #SoloTravelNZ #ThermalPools #ResidencyJourney #NZonABudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
Aroha explores the local arts scene at the Arts Village, reflects on the heavy history of the Tarawera eruption, and settles into a quiet evening in Rotorua as winter deepens. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Kuirau Park, Arts Village, Hinemaru Street, Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, Government Gardens, Bath House, Te Puia, Pohutu Geyser. Covered: Arts and Culture, Local Politics, Administrative Settling In, Geothermal History, Daily Costs, Winter Atmosphere. Chapters: 00:00 Kuirau Park 03:00 Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery 05:11 Government Gardens 07:48 ANZ Rotorua Branch A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rotorua #NewZealandTravel #WinterInNZ #GeothermalWonders #MaoriCulture #TravelBudget #LivingInNZ #ArtExhibition #TePuia #SteamAndSulphur #BayOfPlenty #SlowTravel #CafeHopping #NatureSounds #WellingtonBound #ResidencyJourney #AotearoaDiaries #ThermalPools https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/
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