Rob Howes

Hi I'm Rob and I'm the founder of Free Like Birdy. I Am from Auckland, New Zealand and have been on the road for 10 years now.

Best Hikes in South Island New Zealand

Aotearoa is a haven for outdoor adventure lovers and some of the best hikes are in the South Island of New Zealand. With spectacular natural landscapes, astonishing national parks and reserves, dramatic mountain ranges, vast wilderness and farmlands, and rugged coastlines, you will never run out of things to see and explore. With that said, […]

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Getting to Great Barrier Island – A Guide

Great Barrier Island is located in the Harukai Gulf approximately 100 kms northeast of Auckland. As the fourth largest island in New Zealand, it offers a multitude of options for tourists wanting to explore the best the country has to offer. The entire island is managed and maintained by the Auckland Council. The atmosphere on Great Barrier

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