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Off-Grid Bliss in Port Charles: A 3-Night Spring Escape at the 'Ruru Room'
There’s something about the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula that feels wonderfully untouched. Rugged, remote and wildly beautiful — it’s the kind of place where you can properly exhale. Craig and I are always on the lookout for small, off-grid, cabin-style escapes with a serious wow factor — our kind of short break. Over the years we’ve found some absolute gems through Canopy Camping Escapes , and this particular stay was no exception. Finding “The One” We’d been bro
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Feb 263 min read


A Cabin Made for the Coast - The Reel Haus, Okiato, Russell
The Bay of Islands—and Northland more broadly—has always held a special place in my heart. Every visit feels like a homecoming, and I always try to make the most of whatever time I’m lucky enough to spend up there. This most recent trip with Craig didn’t quite go to plan thanks to good old Mother Nature and the tropical storm she decided to throw at the east coast. Still, we made it north, albeit for a shorter stay than originally planned—and as usual for us, the accommodatio
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Feb 84 min read
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