New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata

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 Park02:35 St Faith’s Anglican Church05:21 Fenton Street08:17 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 Park03:59 Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery08:30 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 Lynmore03:57 Fenton Street08:33 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 Glenholme03:26 Kuirau Park07:15 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 Rain01:52 Kuirau Park04:50 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 Forest02:17 ASB Branch04:57 Boasters Coffee House and Roastery07:25 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 Glenholme04:11 Kuirau Park08:27 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 Wonderland02:15 Waimangu Volcanic Valley04:18 Frying Pan Lake07:03 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 Glenholme02:07 Whakarewarewa04:28 Pohutu Geyser06:44 Kuirau Park08:49 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 Park03:00 Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery05:11 Government Gardens07:48 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/

Day five in Rotorua takes Aroha up into the canopy of the Redwoods Forest and down to the living Māori village of Whakarewarewa, exploring the steam, the silence, and the cost of a winter day in the geothermal heartland. ☕ 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 32 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Kuirau Park, Government Gardens, Capers Cafe + Store, Redwoods / Whakarewarewa Forest, Te Puia, Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village, Ohinemutu, St Faith's Anglican Church. Covered: Residency administration, Geothermal parks, Maori culture, Forest walks, Local dining costs, Winter atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Kuirau Park02:48 Capers Cafe + Store05:45 Ohinemutu08:21 Glenholme A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RotoruaNZ #NewZealandTravel #GeothermalWonder #RedwoodsForest #MaoriCulture #LivingVillage #WinterInNZ #TravelOnABudget #ExpatsInNZ #KiwiLife #AotearoaDiaries #ThermalPools #SustainableTravel #OffSeasonTravel #NatureWalks #CulturalHeritage #FoodieNZ #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On day four in Rotorua, Aroha walks the towering redwood groves of Whakarewarewa Forest, reflects on the town's geothermal winter atmosphere, and takes stock of the practical cost of living in this working tourism town. ☕ 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 31 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Whakarewarewa Forest, Redwoods Treewalk, Grøunded Café Rotorua, Government Gardens, Rotorua Museum, Ohinemutu, St Faith's Church, Kuirau Park. Covered: Redwoods forest walk, Geothermal economy and infrastructure, Ohinemutu village and church, Cost of living in Rotorua, Local politics and environmental issues. Chapters:00:00 Whakarewarewa Forest02:55 Grøunded Café Rotorua03:46 Government Gardens05:47 Ohinemutu07:26 Eat Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rotorua #NewZealand #WinterTravel #RedwoodsWhakarewarewa #Geothermal #KuirauPark #Ohinemutu #StFaithsChurch #EatStreet #NLiving #TravelGuide #SustainableTourism #LakeRotorua #MāoriCulture #SlowTravel #OffSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends day three in Rotorua at the Buried Village of Te Wairoa, walking the terraces where the Pink and White Terraces once stood, and reflecting on the 1886 Tarawera eruption that ended an era and remade the town as a spa destination. She closes with an evening at Eat Street and a conversation about the Rotorua Museum's long-awaited reopening. ☕ 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 30 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Buried Village, Te Wairoa, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Capers Cafe + Store, Super Casual Bar & Eatery, Eat Street, Kuirau Park. Covered: Tarawera eruption history, Buried Village tour, Rotorua Museum closure, Geothermal winter weather, Eat Street dining prices, Local roadworks and safety. Chapters:00:00 Te Wairoa00:38 Buried Village05:08 Eat Street07:21 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rotorua #BuriedVillage #TeWairoa #Tarawera #PinkAndWhiteTerraces #NewZealandTravel #WinterInNZ #RotoruaMuseum #EatStreet #Geothermal #BayOfPlenty #MāoriHistory #OffSeasonTravel #NZHistory #TravelPodcast #SettlingInNZ #RotoruaCosts https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On day two in Rotorua, Aroha starts with a free geothermal wander through Kuirau Park, soaks her feet in the public hot pools, and reflects on the city's spa-town origins. She looks ahead to the museum's slow reopening and the quiet rhythm of the 1908 Bath House gardens. ☕ 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 29 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Kuirau Park, Government Gardens, Bath House (Rotorua Museum), Lake Rotorua, Boasters Coffee House and Roastery, Eat Street, The Fainting Goat, Polynesian Spa. Covered: Kuirau Park geothermal free attractions, Rotorua Museum closure and reopening timeline, Cost of living and typical prices in Rotorua, Rotorua spa town history and Tarawera eruption legacy, Winter rhythm of a working tourism town, Government Gardens and Bath House architecture. Chapters:00:00 Kuirau Park01:02 Park with bubbling mud and steam02:42 Government Gardens04:06 Polynesian Spa05:15 Cafe interior with soft chatter06:33 Eat Street07:30 Park by the lake, wind and birds A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rotorua #KuirauPark #NewZealandTravel #Geothermal #WinterInNZ #BayOfPlenty #SlowTravel #MāoriCulture #SpaTown #TravelNZ #NorthIslandNZ #RotoruaMuseum #GovernmentGardens #EatStreet #HotPools #OffSeasonTravel #BecomingLocal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha arrives in Rotorua, where winter steam rises from the geothermal parks and the town's volcanic history is never far below the surface. She explores Te Puia, Wai-O-Tapu, and the free Kuirau Park, and begins to understand the rhythm of a place built on heat and 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 28 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Te Puia, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Kuirau Park, Government Gardens, Ohinemutu, Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, The Fainting Goat. Covered: Geothermal parks and pools, Māori culture and history, Settling in practicalities, Winter travel in Rotorua, Volcanic history and Tarawera eruption, Local food and drink. Chapters:00:00 Rotorua01:33 Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel03:18 Kuirau Park05:05 The Fainting Goat07:02 Te Puia08:57 Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RotoruaTravel #NewZealandWinter #GeothermalParks #TePuia #WaiOTapu #Waimangu #KuirauPark #MāoriCulture #VisitNZ #NorthIslandNZ #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #WinterInNZ #RotoruaMuseum #PinkAndWhiteTerraces https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends her last full day in Waitomo Caves walking the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, revisiting the glowworm caves for a final silent boat ride, and reflecting on the region's history, the practicalities of settling in, and the costs of a winter day. She closes the Waitomo chapter and looks ahead to 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 27 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Waitomo Walkway, Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, HUHU Cafe, Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre, Waitomo Caves Hotel, Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Te Kūiti. Covered: Ruakuri Scenic Reserve and Waitomo Walkway, Waitomo Caves Museum subfossil collection, Historic Waitomo Caves Hotel, Final glowworm boat ride, Costs of a winter day in Waitomo, Practicalities of settling in NZ, Departure and road south. Chapters:00:00 Waitomo Walkway01:12 Forest, birdsong, water over rocks02:25 Ruakuri Scenic Reserve03:49 Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre05:37 Cave interior, water drips, hushed voices08:48 Te Kūiti A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WaitomoCaves #NewZealandTravel #Glowworms #RuakuriScenicReserve #WaitomoWalkway #HuuCafe #WaitomoCavesMuseum #WaitomoCavesHotel #TinorauFamily #IwiGuardianship #KingCountry #TeAraroaTrail #WinterInNZ #CaveBoatRide #TravelPodcast #Aotearoa #Waitomo #WellingtonRoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends her final full day in Waitomo Caves walking the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, revisiting the glowworm caves, and reflecting on the region's deep history and quiet rhythms. She shares practical costs of a winter day in the village 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 26 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Waitomo Walkway, Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, HUHU Cafe, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre, Waitomo Caves Hotel, Tomo Bar and Eatery, Abseil Inn. Covered: Winter walking in Waitomo, Glowworm caves reflection, Museum and subfossil collection, Practical costs of a day in Waitomo, Settling in practicalities, Leaving Waitomo. Chapters:00:00 Waitomo Walkway01:41 HUHU Cafe03:22 Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre04:19 Waitomo Caves Hotel05:12 Bar and eatery interior06:08 Quiet room07:07 Abseil Inn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WaitomoCaves #NewZealandTravel #GlowwormCaves #RuakuriScenicReserve #WaitomoWalkway #KingCountry #WinterTravel #TravelNewZealand #CaveTourism #MāoriCulture #NewZealandLiving #SlowTravel #TravelSouth #WellingtonBound #NewZealandRoadTrip #WaitomoMuseum https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha takes the plunge into Waitomo's black water rafting, floating through glowing caves beneath the King Country. She reflects on the guardianship of the Tinorau family, the costs of adventure tourism, and the quiet courage of the underground river. ☕ 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 25 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Black Water Rafting Co, HUHU Cafe, Waitomo Caves Museum, Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge. Covered: Black water rafting, Glowworm cave ecology, Iwi ownership and guardianship, Museum visits, Winter adventure tourism, Practical costs of tours. Chapters:00:00 Black Water Rafting Co01:45 Cave interior03:33 Cave river05:22 HUHU Cafe07:09 Waitomo Caves08:03 Hilltop at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BlackWaterRafting #WaitomoCaves #NewZealandTravel #Glowworms #KingCountry #CaveTour #Aotearoa #MāoriGuardianship #AdventureTourism #Waitomo #TravelPodcast #WinterInNZ #CaveExploring #TinorauFamily #UndergroundRiver #NewZealandPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Day five in Waitomo Caves — Aroha takes the Mangapohue Natural Bridge walk, watches the light on Marokopa Falls, and reflects on the limestone country above the glowworm caves. She also looks at what a winter day here actually costs, from a motel night to a counter coffee, and thinks about the practical business of settling in as a resident. ☕ 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 24 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Marokopa Falls, Waitomo Homestead, Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre, Tomo Bar & Eatery, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Te Anga Road. Covered: Limestone landscape walks, Winter costs in Waitomo, Settling in practicalities, Subfossil collection and local wildlife, Black water rafting planning, Village winter evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Te Anga Road00:42 Marokopa Falls03:18 Hilltop wind04:16 Waitomo Homestead05:43 Quiet room07:13 Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre08:50 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WaitomoCaves #WinterInNZ #NewZealandTravel #KingCountry #MangapohueNaturalBridge #MarokopaFalls #GlowwormCaves #BlackWaterRafting #TravelSouthNZ #SlowTravel #NZRoadTrip #WaitomoDistrict #LimestoneCountry #OffSeasonTravel #MoveToNZ #SettlingInNZ #WinterWalks #Aotearoa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends a rainy winter day in Waitomo reflecting on the legacy of the Tinorau family, the return of the caves to iwi guardianship, and the economics of cave tourism. She takes in the Cathedral's acoustics, the village's quiet rhythm, and the practical realities of a winter visit. ☕ 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 23 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Waitomo Caves Hotel, Glowworm Cave, HUHU Cafe, Te Kūiti, ANZ Te Kūiti Branch, Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Waitomo Caves Museum, Tomo Bar & Eatery. Covered: Waitomo Glowworm Cave Cathedral and acoustics, Tinorau family history and iwi guardianship of caves, Costs of Waitomo cave tourism and winter village life, King Country farmland and Te Kūiti community, Waitomo Caves Museum and subfossil records, Ruakuri and Aranui cave tours planning. Chapters:00:00 Waitomo Caves Hotel00:36 Glowworm Cave05:55 Waitomo Caves Museum07:45 Quiet night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WaitomoCaves #NewZealandTravel #KingCountry #GlowwormCave #CaveCathedral #Tinorau #MāoriGuardianship #WaitomoWinter #SlowTravel #RuakuriCave #AranuiCave #TeKuiti #ShearingCapital #Mangapohue #WaitomoMuseum #CaveTourism #Aotearoa #WinterInNZ https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends a quiet winter day exploring the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve and the Waitomo Walkway, visits the community museum, and reflects on the guardianship of the caves and the practical costs of living in a tourist village. ☕ 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 22 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Places in this episode: HUHU Cafe, Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre, Waitomo Homestead, Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge, Ruakuri Cave, Waitomo Walkway, Waitomo Caves Hotel, Mangapohue Natural Bridge. Covered: Waitomo Walkway, Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, Waitomo Caves Museum, Cave guardianship history, Winter travel costs, Iwi ownership. Chapters:00:00 HUHU Cafe00:50 Waitomo Walkway02:20 Mangapohue Natural Bridge04:04 Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre05:00 Village street05:49 Waitomo Homestead06:36 Waitomo Caves Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WaitomoCaves #WaitomoWinter #KingCountry #NewZealandTravel #TravelWaitomo #CaveExploration #GlowwormCaves #RuakuriCave #MāoriHistory #TinorauFamily #WinterInNewZealand #SlowTravel #LimestoneCountry #WaitomoWalkway #BlackWaterRafting #TeAraroa #VisitWaikato #OffSeasonTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On day two in Waitomo, Aroha takes the silent boat ride beneath the glowworms, walks the Ruakuri bush loop, visits the community museum, and reflects on the Tinorau family's guardianship and the return of the caves to iwi ownership. She also shares the practical costs of a winter day in this tiny King Country village. ☕ 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 21 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre, Waitomo Caves Hotel, HUHU Cafe, Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, Waitomo Walkway, Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge. Covered: Glowworm cave tour, Waitomo Museum and subfossil collection, Tinorau family and cave guardianship history, Ruakuri Walk and Te Araroa trail, Cost of tourism and accommodation in Waitomo. Chapters:00:00 Quiet village street in light rain00:29 Waitomo Glowworm Caves03:08 Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre04:38 Waitomo Caves Hotel06:08 Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge07:32 Waitomo Walkway A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Waitomo #WaitomoCaves #Glowworms #NewZealand #NewZealandTravel #KingCountry #MāoriTourism #WaitomoCavesHotel #TeAraroa #CaveAdventure #WinterInNZ #NorthIsland #Ruakuri #Aotearoa #CaveExploration #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha arrives in Waitomo Caves, exploring the glowworm grotto, the region's Māori guardianship, and the underground adventure scene — all in the quiet of winter. ☕ 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 20 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Raglan, King Country, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, Marokopa Falls, Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Waitomo Walkway, Ruakuri Scenic Reserve. Covered: Glowworm cave ecology, Māori guardianship and history, Cave tourism economics, Limestone landscape walks, Winter off-season travel, Village life in Waitomo. Chapters:00:00 Raglan02:03 Waitomo Glowworm Caves05:04 Marokopa Falls06:40 Tomo Bar & Eatery08:04 Te Kūiti A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WaitomoCaves #Glowworms #NewZealandTravel #KingCountry #Waitomo #CaveAdventure #WinterInNZ #Aotearoa #MarokopaFalls #RuakuriCave #TravelPodcast #MāoriHistory #HikingNZ #BlackWaterRafting #TaneTinorau #TeAraroa #NZMustDo #TravelSouth https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends her last full day in Raglan walking the winter shoreline, meeting a potter at her studio, and reflecting on what it means to leave a place that has started to feel like home. She closes the Raglan chapter of her journey south, with practical notes on the costs of a day in this surf town. ☕ 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 19 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Ngarunui Beach, Old School Arts Centre, Raglan West, Raglan Wharf, Raglan Roast, Bow Street, Bridal Veil Falls (Wairēinga), Raglan Sunset Motel. Covered: Raglan last day reflections, Bridal Veil Falls walk, Local pottery and arts, Cost of living in Raglan, Winter travel and quiet season, Preparing to leave for Waitomo and Wellington. Chapters:00:00 Ngarunui Beach00:46 Old School Arts Centre02:07 Workshop03:52 Raglan Roast07:36 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #NewZealand #RaglanWinter #BridalVeilFalls #RaglanPottery #SlowTravel #OffSeasonTravel #RaglanWharf #LocalArtists #NorthIslandRoadTrip #TravelDiaries #OnlyInNewZealand #WinterInNZ #RaglanRoast #CostOfLiving #RaglanSunsetMotel #Whangaroa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On her last evening in Raglan, Aroha watches the fishing boats come in, shares a final meal at the wharf, and reflects on the town's quiet strength and what it means to carry a place with you as the road south calls. ☕ 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 18 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Raglan Wharf, Raglan Fish, Bow Street, Raglan Roast, Old School Arts Centre, Ngarunui Beach, Raglan Sunset Motel, The Shack. Covered: Fishing wharf economy in winter, Cost of food and accommodation in Raglan, Growth vs character debate, Māori land rights history of Whaingaroa, Local arts and craft community, Winter surf and storm atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Raglan Fish03:11 Bow Street04:32 Ngarunui Beach05:53 Raglan Sunset Motel07:13 Waitomo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #NewZealand #RaglanWharf #WinterInNZ #TravelNZ #SurfTown #NgarunuiBeach #LocalLife #FishingBoat #WestCoast #Whaingaroa #TravelPodcast #NZRoadTrip #SmallTownNZ #RaglanRoast #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends her final full day in Raglan under winter rain, visiting the wharf, a local café, and the arts centre before reflecting on the town's quiet resilience. She considers the practical costs of living and visiting, and the balance between growth and character. ☕ 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 17 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Raglan Wharf, Old School Arts Centre, Raglan Roast, The Wharf Kitchen and Bar, Raglan Fish, Ngarunui Beach, Michael Hope Lookout, Manu Bay. Covered: Winter rainy day in Raglan, Local arts and craft exhibition, Cost of living and accommodation, Growth vs character debate, Surf culture and beaches, Final personal reflections before leaving. Chapters:00:00 Raglan Roast00:47 The Wharf Kitchen and Bar02:49 Gallery04:20 Ngarunui Beach05:51 Michael Hope Lookout07:47 Harbour View Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RaglanNZ #RaglanWinter #NewZealandTravel #TravelPodcast #SurfTown #RaglanWharf #OldSchoolArts #KarioiQuilters #RaglanRoast #NgarunuiBeach #ManuBay #RaglanGrowth #CostOfLiving #WinterTravel #NorthIslandNZ #RaglanLife #NewZealandPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On a rainy winter day in Raglan, Aroha finds shelter at The Shack, watches the harbour work, reflects on the town's creative pulse and the cost of living, and brushes against the growth debate once more before her time here winds down. ☕ 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 16 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Raglan Wharf, The Shack, Tony Sly Pottery, Old School Arts Centre, The Wharf Kitchen and Bar, Ngarunui Beach, Bow Street, Rangitahi Peninsula. Covered: Raglan wharf and fishing economy, Local cafes and coffee culture, Arts and crafts scene, Growth vs character debate, Cost of living and rent, Winter surf at Ngarunui Beach. Chapters:00:00 Harbour01:37 Bow Street03:10 Room03:57 Old School Arts Centre05:31 The Wharf Kitchen and Bar07:10 Rangitahi Peninsula09:00 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #WinterInRaglan #NewZealandTravel #RaglanWharf #TheShackRaglan #TonySlyPottery #OldSchoolArtsCentre #KarioiQuilters #RaglanCoffee #RaglanRoast #SurfTown #ManuBay #NgarunuiBeach #ExpensiveNZ #GrowthVsCharacter #Rangitahi #SlowTravel #Waikato https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends a winter day at Manu Bay watching surfers, visits the Raglan Museum, and reflects on the town's surf culture and the cost of living in a seasonal economy. She shares practical notes on getting around and the real prices of a day in Raglan. ☕ 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 15 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Manu Bay, Whale Bay, Raglan Museum, Ngarunui Beach, Old School Arts Centre, Tony Sly Pottery, Rangitahi Peninsula. Covered: Surf culture, Museum visit, Growth debate, Coastal walking, Local economy. Chapters:00:00 Manu Bay03:05 Whale Bay04:02 Raglan Museum05:58 Old School Arts Centre07:51 Rangitahi Peninsula A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #ManuBay #WhaleBay #NZSurf #RaglanMuseum #SurfTown #NewZealandTravel #WinterTravel #CostOfLiving #RaglanNaturally #LandRights #BlackSandBeach #NgarunuiBeach #SurfingLife #RaglanArts #NZHistory #RoadTripNZ #WellingtonBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Day seven in Raglan: Aroha watches the working wharf come alive in winter, meets the people who keep the town going through the off-season, and reflects on what it really costs to live in a place like this. A quiet story about surf towns, small economies, and the art of staying. ☕ 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 14 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Raglan Wharf, Raglan Fish, Tony Sly Pottery, Old School Arts Centre, The Wharf Kitchen and Bar, Ngarunui Beach, Michael Hope Lookout, ISO Raglan. Covered: Raglan wharf and fishing economy, Winter off-season rhythm, Cost of living and accommodation, Growth vs character debate, Local arts and crafts, Practical costs of a day in Raglan. Chapters:01:04 Cafe interior05:14 Rangitahi Peninsula06:32 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #RaglanWinter #NewZealandTravel #WaikatoCoast #SurfTownLife #OffSeasonTravel #RaglanWharf #FishAndChipsNZ #PotteryNZ #OldSchoolArtsCentre #KarioiQuilters #ISOraglan #NgarunuiBeach #BlackSandBeach #RaglanRent #CostOfLivingNZ #WinterInNZ #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On day six in Raglan, Aroha navigates the winter swells at Whale Bay, takes a rainy drive to Ruapuke Beach, and finds shelter at the Raglan Museum. She reflects on the town's growth, the cost of living, and the quiet resilience of the off-season. ☕ 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 13 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Raglan Roast, Whale Bay, Ruapuke Beach, Raglan Museum, Raglan Fish, Old School Arts Centre, Michael Hope Lookout, The Wharf Kitchen and Bar. Covered: Whale Bay surf watching, Ruapuke Beach drive, Raglan Museum and local history, Quilt exhibition at Old School Arts Centre, Fish and chips at Raglan Fish, Growth vs character and cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Raglan Roast02:20 Ruapuke Beach04:08 Raglan Fish05:50 Michael Hope Lookout07:42 Quiet room, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #WhaleBay #RuapukeBeach #RaglanMuseum #OldSchoolArtsCentre #RaglanWinter #SurfTown #NewZealand #TravelNZ #WinterInNZ #RaglanRoast #WharfKitchen #CostOfLiving #OffSeason #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On day five in Raglan, Aroha walks the surf break at Manu Bay in winter swells, takes the Te Toto Gorge track under low cloud, and ends with a long lunch at ISO. She reflects on the cost of renting here, the town's growth-versus-character fight, and what it means for a place to hold its shape. ☕ 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 12 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Manu Bay, Te Toto Gorge, Mount Karioi, ISO Raglan, Bow Street, Raglan Wharf, Wainui Road, Rangitahi Peninsula. Covered: Winter surf breaks and watching waves, Te Toto Gorge and Mount Karioi walk, Raglan growth and subdivision opposition, Cost of rent and dining in Raglan, Whangaroa Harbour land rights history, Local cafes and bistro lunch. Chapters:00:00 Manu Bay02:38 Rangitahi Peninsula05:21 Bow Street06:47 Harbour08:27 City rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #RaglanWinter #ManuBay #NewZealandTravel #Aotearoa #TravelPodcast #WinterInNZ #SurfTown #MountKarioi #TeTotoGorge #RaglanArts #CostOfLiving #Waikato #SlowTravel #ISORaglan #Whangaroa #VisitRaglan #WestCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends a winter day in Raglan at the Old School Arts Centre's Hexiebition, visits a local potter's studio, and reflects on the town's creative economy, the cost of living, and the quiet labour of making things by hand. ☕ 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 11 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Old School Arts Centre, Raglan Roast, Tony Sly Pottery, The Wharf Kitchen and Bar, Harbour View Hotel, La La Land, Whale Bay, Manu Bay. Covered: Raglan arts and crafts community, local potters and quilting groups, growth vs character debate, winter economy in surf towns, cost of handmade goods and daily meals. Chapters:00:00 Bow Street00:37 Old School Arts Centre03:17 Tony Sly Pottery04:29 Harbour View Hotel05:13 Whale Bay07:25 La La Land A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #RaglanLife #NewZealandTravel #WinterInNZ #VisitRaglan #RaglanArts #OldSchoolArtsCentre #TonySlyPottery #SlowCraft #QuiltingNZ #WhaleBay #ManuBay #Waikato #BlackSandBeach #RaglanWharf #NZTownLife #CostOfLivingNZ https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On day three in Raglan, Aroha takes a winter walk to Bridal Veil Falls, explores the cliffs and forest, and reflects on the town's quiet economy, the growth debate, and the small rituals of feeling at home. ☕ 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 10 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Bridal Veil Falls, Wairēinga, Raglan Fish, Tony Sly Pottery, Rangitahi Peninsula, Te Toto Gorge Lookout, The Shack, Bow Street. Covered: waterfall walk, Raglan economy, growth debate, local history, cost of living, winter routines. Chapters:00:00 Bridal Veil Falls04:02 Te Toto Gorge Lookout06:29 The Shack A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BridalVeilFalls #RaglanNZ #NewZealandTravel #WinterInNZ #RaglanWinter #MountKarioi #TeTotoGorge #RaglanFish #SurfTownLife #RaglanWharf #CostOfLivingNZ #TravelNewZealand #RoadTripNZ #WaikatoRegion #BlackSandBeach #NZHistory #SlowTravel #OffSeasonTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends a rainy winter Sunday in Raglan at the Creative Market, explores the Old School Arts Centre, and reflects on how a small surf town sustains itself through the off-season with art, community, and long conversations. ☕ 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 9 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Old School Arts Centre (Raglan Arts Centre), Bow Street, Raglan Wharf (Ann Point), WYLD Raglan, Rangitahi Peninsula, Mount Karioi. Covered: Raglan arts and crafts community, Winter economy in surf towns, Raglan cost of living, Local food and coffee in Raglan, Raglan growth and development debate, Creative Market at Old School Arts Centre. Chapters:00:00 Room tone01:17 Mount Karioi04:15 Bow Street05:46 Harbour07:17 Rangitahi Peninsula A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #RaglanWinter #NewZealandTravel #TravelPodcast #RaglanArt #OldSchoolArtsCentre #CreativeMarket #WaikatoTravel #WinterInNZ #SlowTravel #SurfTownLife #BlackSandBeach #RaglanCoffee #RaglanWharf #Aotearoa #LocalMakers #TextileArt #CoastalLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha makes the drive from Auckland to Raglan, settling into a winter routine of big surf, black-sand beaches, and the town's creative heart. She explores the wharf, the arts centre, and the local cafes, and reflects on what it means to live somewhere slower. ☕ 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 8 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Raglan Sunset Motel, Raglan Roast, Manu Bay, Raglan Wharf, Old School Arts Centre, ISO Raglan, Harbour View Hotel, Bridal Veil Falls. Covered: Raglan winter activities, Surf culture, Local food and coffee, Arts and crafts community, Cost of living in Raglan, Road trip through Waikato. Chapters:00:00 Bridal Veil Falls01:52 Raglan Roast03:45 Manu Bay05:32 Old School Arts Centre07:35 ISO Raglan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #ManuBay #WhaleBay #NewZealand #WinterSurf #RaglanRoast #OldSchoolArtsCentre #BridalVeilFalls #Karioi #Whaingaroa #RaglanWharf #SurfTown #Waikato #BlackSandBeach #TravelNZ #OffSeasonTravel #SoloTravel #Podcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends her last full day in Auckland before the road south — a final café breakfast, a walk through Mechanics Bay in winter light, and the slow work of packing a flat into boxes. She reflects on what settling in actually costs, and what it means to leave a place you've only just begun to know. ☕ 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 7 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Auckland, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Ponsonby, Maeve Coffee Roasters, Viaduct Harbour, Amanò, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Britomart Transport Hub, College Hill Countdown, Grey Lynn. Covered: Packing and moving practicalities, Auckland café and restaurant costs, Winter harbour atmosphere, Auckland Art Gallery visit, Road trip preparation, Cost of settling-in in Auckland. Chapters:00:00 Ponsonby01:14 City street02:30 Grey Lynn03:58 Britomart Transport Hub05:25 City street06:56 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AucklandLife #NewZealandTravel #MovingToNZ #WinterInAuckland #AucklandCafes #PonsonbyLife #CostOfLiving #AucklandArtGallery #RoadTripNZ #ArohaNgata #NZPodcast #TravelNarrative #SlowTravel #AucklandEats #MovingAbroad https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On her last full day in Auckland, Aroha takes a final slow loop through the city — a café morning in Grey Lynn, a look at the winter light on the harbour, a last visit to a favourite bookshop and a quiet dinner — before packing for the road 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 6 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Auckland, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Grey Lynn farmers market, Maeve Coffee Roasters, Depot, Auckland Domain, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell, Onslow, Sky Tower. Covered: Auckland day trips, Winter activities in Auckland, Auckland museums and galleries, Auckland restaurants and cafes, Final reflections before moving on. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room02:01 Maeve Coffee Roasters03:37 Sky Tower05:16 Depot06:47 Auckland War Memorial Museum08:19 Onslow10:33 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AucklandWinter #LastDayInAuckland #NZTravel #MovingToNZ #AucklandMuseum #Wintergardens #DepotAuckland #OnslowRestaurant #GreyLynn #Ponsonby #AucklandHarbour #Winetopia #AucklandCost #NewZealandDiaries #RoadTripNZ #KiaOra #Aotea https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On day five in Auckland, Aroha settles into a quieter rhythm of winter: a slow morning coffee at a local roastery, a visit to the Auckland Art Gallery to see the taonga, and an evening walk through the Domain as the city lights come up. She reflects on the cost of a new life and the small moments that make a place feel like home. ☕ 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 5 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Auckland, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Ponsonby Road, Maeve Coffee Roasters, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland Domain, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Viaduct Harbour, Wynyard Quarter, Onslow. Covered: Auckland daily life, Art and museums, Winter routines, Cost of living, Local cafes and restaurants. Chapters:00:00 Ponsonby Road01:36 Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki03:14 Auckland War Memorial Museum04:31 Viaduct Harbour06:00 Onslow07:31 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AucklandWinter #AucklandLife #NewZealandTravel #LivingInNZ #ArohaNgata #Ponsonby #MaeveCoffeeRoasters #AucklandArtGallery #AucklandDomain #ViaductHarbour #WynyardQuarter #OnslowRestaurant #WinterInAuckland #MovingToNZ #ATHopCard #NZCostOfLiving #AucklandMuseum #DailyRituals https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

On her fourth day in Auckland, Aroha embraces the city's winter rhythm — wandering a farmers' market, checking out a local art show, and settling into the slow work of making a place home, from grocery runs to GP registrations. ☕ 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 4 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Auckland, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Maeve Coffee Roasters, Depot, Viaduct Events Centre. Covered: everyday life in Auckland, healthcare registration process, local food and markets, art and culture in winter, public transport and costs, settling in as a resident. Chapters:00:00 Ponsonby01:34 Grey Lynn03:28 Bus interior04:54 Viaduct Events Centre06:56 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AucklandWinter #Ponsonby #FarmersMarket #MaeveCoffee #DepotAuckland #GPNewZealand #AT HOP #AucklandArtShow #RestaurantMonth #AucklandLiving #NewZealandExpat #WinterInNZ #GreyLynn #AucklandEats #SettlingIn #ArohaNgata #NZTravelPodcast #Aotearoa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha spends her first full weekend in Auckland at Winetopia, wanders the Winter Lights in Takapuna, and sorts out the last practicalities of settling in — from converting her driver's licence to finding a GP. ☕ 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 3 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Auckland, New Zealand. Places in this episode: D.O.S.E On High, Viaduct Events Centre, Takapuna beachfront, Ponsonby Road. Covered: wine festival, winter light art, coffee culture, transport costs, driver licence conversion, gp registration. Chapters:00:00 Viaduct Events Centre01:58 Cafe terrace03:56 Market hall05:56 Harbour06:56 City night08:44 Bus interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Winetopia #AucklandWinter #WinterLights #Takapuna #AucklandWine #NewZealandTravel #AucklandFoodie #ATCard #DriverLicenceNZ #MoveToNZ #AucklandLifestyle #WineTasting #AucklandEvents #WinterInNZ #Ponsonby #ViaductHarbour https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha marks her second day in Auckland with errands, a drive to the West Coast and a long lunch at a local favourite, then rounds out the week with upcoming events like Winetopia and a sold-out footy weekend. She talks money, transport, and the slow work of feeling at home. ☕ 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 2 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Auckland, New Zealand. Places in this episode: ANZ 45 Queen Street Branch, Auckland Domain, Wintergardens, D.O.S.E On High, Piha Beach, Waitakere Ranges, Viaduct Events Centre, Eden Park. Covered: practical settling-in tasks, west coast beach day trip, winter food and oyster season, events calendar for the week, cost of living and budgeting, first impressions of Auckland life. Chapters:00:00 City morning01:24 Auckland Domain03:12 Forest path04:50 Eden Park07:01 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AucklandWinter #PihaBeach #Winetopia #MahurangiOysters #MovingToNZ #NewZealandTravel #AucklandEvents #PonsonbyCafe #AucklandDomain #Wintergardens #CostOfLivingNZ #AucklandTransport #CityRailLink #AucklandFC #WarriorsNRL #WaitakereRanges #NZLife #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/

Aroha Ngata arrives in Aotearoa for the first time, tackling jetlag, bank accounts, and a SIM card while soaking up a grey August in Auckland. She shares practical tips for newcomers and her first quiet impressions of the city, from the airport shuttle to a flat in Ponsonby. ☕ 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 1 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Auckland, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Auckland Airport, Ponsonby, Queen Street, ANZ Bank, Spark Store, Maeve Coffee Roasters, D.O.S.E On High, Viaduct Harbour. Covered: arrival and paperwork, practical moving tips, Auckland winter first impressions, Ponsonby flat and local life, public transport and AT HOP card. Chapters:00:00 Auckland Airport01:36 Ponsonby03:38 Maeve Coffee Roasters04:23 D.O.S.E On High06:49 City evening08:43 Winetopia A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Auckland #NewZealand #MoveToNZ #ArohaNgata #TravelPodcast #AucklandWinter #Ponsonby #Devonport #AT_HOP #IRDNumber #BankAccountNZ #Winetopia2026 #AucklandDomain #KiaOra #Aotearoa #LivingInNZ https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/