<p>Hannah Whittaker grew up loving travel and now based in Auckland, she shares how exploring New Zealand on weekends, rather than chasing big overseas trips, reshaped how she thinks about adventure, time, and comparison. She shares about her favourite Northland spots, from the Bay of Islands and Urupukapuka Island to Duke’s Nose, Kerikeri, Mangawhai Heads, and Langs Beach. Hannah also shares practical tips for visiting Northland - where to base yourself, campsites, standout walks, access to the islands and why Northland suits both short trips and longer, slower travel. Hannah also shares how hosting monthly community hikes grew out of loneliness in her twenties, and why creating spaces for people to connect outdoors matters.</p><p> </p><p>Abigail &amp; Isaac are kayaking for 1,000km from Cape Reinga to Tauranga in Feb-Mar 2026 to raise $20,000 for mental health and the ocean. Join the community to follow our journey closely, donate or paddle with us.👉 <a href="http://slowpaddle.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">slowpaddle.nz</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Hannah on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notes2home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/notes2home</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DREgZvoEw1K/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bay of Islands summer guide</a><a href="https://notestohome.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">notestohome.com</a><a href="https://www.rexby.com/notes2home/northisland" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Hannah&#39;s Rexby Map</a></p><p><br></p><p>Read the Blog: <a href="https://www.abigailhannah.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.abigailhannah.nz</a>Follow Abigail on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a>Follow Abigail on TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/</a><a href="https://www.rexby.com/abigailhannnah/newzealand" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get my NZ Map &amp; Guide</a></p>