KioOra's Local Profile

Local expert in Mosgiel, Martinborough and Wellington

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Level 4 (2,427 points)

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January 2009

102 ReviewsView All

Easy access from the motorway and well maintained tree lined streets and houses in the million dollar range. Close to all amenities like doctors, schools, shops, etc. Straight run into the city with...Full review

Maunu

2/5Poor

“Get Away From It All”

Maunu is a small community around 20 minutes out of Whangarei, Norhland's biggest commercial centre. The folks in Maunu mostly live on "lifestyle" blocks, small acreages that are devoted to orcha...Full review

Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui

3/5Average

“Motor Racing Fans”

Fielding lies on the west bank of the Oroua River in the Manawatu District, 20km from Palmerston North and has many old homes and heritage buildings with parks and lovely wide streets. Renown for one...Full review

Arthur's Pass, Canterbury

1/5Terrible

“Snowcapped Peaks Await You”

Cradled in a forest filled valley, this village is a popular stop for those travelling the Arthur’s Pass route over the alps from Christchurch to the West Coast. Hiking and climbing are the main ways...Full review

Hauraki Road, Oneroa

4/5Good

“You’ll Leave Your Heart Here”

A short ferry ride from the centre of Auckland, Waiheke is one of the largest islands in the Gulf, covering 93sq.km of beautiful beaches and vineyards. Oneroa is the main village filled with arts, cr...Full review

Hunterville, Manawatu-Wanganui

2/5Poor

“Home of the Huntaway Hounds”

Situated 25km north of Marton and on the main State Highway in the middle of the Rangitikei District. The Rangitikei River with its backdrop of deep gorges, high cliff faces and dense bush is perfect...Full review

Featherston

2/5Poor

“The Friendly Place”

Nestled on the road to the South Wairapapa Coast, Featherston is a delightful town to shop for antiques, arts and crafts. Featherston’s Heritage Museum brings alive the history of this early 1850’s s...Full review

Doubtless Bay Drive

3/5Average

“There’s No Doubt About It”

Mangonui is Doubgtless Bay’s main town and a popular beach resort referred to as a charming fishing village. Littered with beaches to choose from, there is Cable Bay, Taipa, Coopers Beach, Hihi Beach...Full review

Dargaville

4/5Good

“There’s Kauri in Them Thar Hills”

Set on the kauri Coast, West Northland, this is the home of the magnificent kauri forests, beautiful Kai Iwi Lakes, pure white sandy beaches and the historic Kaipara Harbour. The Wairoa River running...Full review

Carterton, Wellington

3/5Average

“Hot Air Ballooning”

In the centre of the Wairarapa Valley lies Carterton, just over an hour from Wellington. Originally known as Three Mile Bush its origins began as a settlement for workers employed on the road between...Full review

Ngatea, Waikato

2/5Poor

“Picturesque Water Gardens”

Situated an hour from Auckland, Hamilton and the Coromandel, Ngatea was founded in the early 1900’s to service the surrounding farming population. A relaxing stop-off, you will discover the beautiful...Full review

Tolaga Bay, Gisborne

3/5Average

“Time Has Stood Still”

Just 45km north-east of Gisborne lies this timeless picturesque bay. It boasts New Zealand’s longest wharf of 660m, built around the late 1920’s to cater for boats as the bay was so shallow. Here al...Full review

Te Aroha, Waikato

3/5Average

“Taking The Waters”

Nestled between the Waikato and the Coromandel Peninsula, surrounded by the native green tree ferns of Mount Te Aroha and the Waihou River which winds its way out to the Firth of Thames, Te Aroha is w...Full review

Paeroa

2/5Poor

“In the Middle of Everywhere”

In the early 1870’s, originally a thriving port, the town is at the junction of three State Highways and world famous for its Lemon and Paeroa drink. Trout fishing is popular and hosts fly-fishing con...Full review

Matarangi

3/5Average

“Calling all Golfers”

4.5kms of ocean beach overlooking the sheltered Whangapoua Harbour, beautiful white sand and a championship golf course are reason enough to visit Matarangi. Designed by Sir Bob Charles the Matarangi...Full review

Matamata

2/5Poor

“Lord of the Rings”

In the heart of the rich thoroughbred racing centre, this lush countryside was also home to the Hobbiton set for Lord of the Rings film trilogy built just outside the town. Tolkein fans can take a to...Full review

Hawera, Taranaki

4/5Good

“Sun, Surf and Turf”

72kms southwest of New Plymouth is this busy rural centre and only 32kms from the slopes of Mount Taranaki where you can enjoy skiing, hiking and mountaineering. Enjoy the many parks for tennis, bowl...Full review

Havelock, Marlborough

3/5Average

“You’ll get plenty of Mussels here”

This seaside town is the Mussel capital of the world and the gateway to the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds. Centrally located from Nelson, Picton or Bleheim there are lots of activities to enjoy - boat...Full review

Bulls, Manawatu-Wanganui

2/5Poor

“An Unfortgetabull Town”

Throughout this small rural town at the junction of State Highway 1 and 3, all the signage is a play on their unique name ‘bulls’. Only 26 minutes drive from Palmerston North and the closest town to...Full review

Warkworth, Auckland

5/5Excellent

“Tallest Kauri Trees”

This riverside town on the banks of the Mahurangi River is the filled with cafes, crafts and galleries. Explore the Kowahi Coast where you will find beautiful sandy beaches, walking trails and wineri...Full review