AN HOUR OF ZEN at ROTORUA REDWOODS TREEWALK

Berjalan menyusuri pepohonan? Sounds boring, eh? But don't underestimate the "title," you might enjoy it more than you thought, just like me!

Walking down the trees? Sounds boring, eh? But do not underestimate the "title," you might enjoy it more than you thought, just like me!

Di tahun 2009, seorang turis Jerman, Alex Schmid mengunjungi Redwood Forest dan langsung jatuh cinta dengan keindahan hutan yang dipenuhi pohon redwoods. Alex kemudian menggagas cara menikmati hutan ini dengan tetap eco-friendly. Ia kemudian membuat konsep treewalk dan memerlukan waktu enam tahun untuk mematangkan konsep, desain dan mengumpulkan dana dari berbagai donatur.

In 2009, a German tourist, Alex Schmid visited the Redwood Forest and instantly fell in love with the beauty of the forest of redwoods trees. Alex then initiated a way to enjoy this forest to remain eco-friendly. He then makes the concept of Treewalk and took six years to finalize the concept, design and collecting funds from various donors.

Pembangunan konstruksi Redwoods Treewalk hanya membutuhkan waktu lima minggu saja, yang menarik, semua konstruksi tangga, jembatan dan tali pengikat dibuat dengan sedemikian rupa sehingga tidak menghalangi jalur tumbuh pohon yang ada, misalnya bagian penampang kayu untuk berpijak di dekat pohon dapat dilepas saat diameter pohon membesar, an eco friendly way to make bridges among these giant trees!

Construction of the Redwoods Treewalk only took five weeks, which is interesting, all the constructions of stairs, bridge and straps were made in a way that did not obstruct the growth path of existing trees, for example, its cross-section timber to stand near the tree can be removed when the tree's diameter enlarged, an eco friendly way to the make bridges Among These giant trees!

Saya dan Ferry menikmati berjalan menyusuri jembatan-jembatan kayu yang serasa menyatu dengan sekeliling. Kemanapun kami memandang, kehijauan membuat sangat relax. Total 553 meter panjang rute pada saat berjalan menyusuri Redwoods Forest di jalur treewalk ini, dengan 22 redwoods tree yang berumur lebih dari 100 tahun!

Ferry and I enjoyed walking down to the wooden bridges which seemed to blend with the surrounding. No matter where we looked, the greenery view makes very relax. The total route length of 553 meters when walking down the Redwoods Forest in this Treewalk lines, with 22 redwoods tree over 100 years old!

Tinggi jembatan pun beragam, dari 6 meter hingga 12 meter. Selain redwoods tree, kami pun menemukan silver fern yang menjadi simbol New Zealand. Tanpa terasa sudah hampir sejam kami menyusuri Redwoods Forest di Rotorua ini. Normalnya, hanya perlu 30 menit saja untuk berjalan menyusuri jalur Redwoods Treewalk, but the view and the atmosphere is always telling us to slow down and enjoy the zen moment :)

The bridges' height also varied, from 6 meters to 12 meters. In addition to redwoods trees, we also found the silver fern, the symbol of New Zealand. Unnoticeably, it was almost an hour we were down to Redwoods Forest in Rotorua. Normally, it only need s30 minutes to walk down the track Redwoods Treewalk, but the view and the atmosphere is always telling us to slow down and enjoy the zen moment :)

@marischkaprue – Walking on different path

ROTORUA REDWOODS TREEWALK

Long Mile Rd, Whakarewa, Rotorua 3010

Rotorua

New Zealand

OPENING HOURS

1 November – 31 Maret: 9 AM – 5.30 PM 

1 November to 31 March: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

ADMISSION FEE

Adult: 25 NZD

Children (5-15 years): 15 NZD

GOING TO NZ

From Jakarta: Singapore Airlines

 

ADMISSION FEE

Dewasa/ Adult: 25 NZD

Anak-anak/ Children (5-15 tahun/ years): 15 NZD

GOING TO NZ

From Jakarta: Singapore Airlines

 

GOING TO NZ

From Jakarta: Singapore Airlines

Jakarta - Singapore

Singapore - Auckland (lama flight sekitar 9 jam 30 menit)

Singapore - Auckland (flight duration about 9 hours 30 minutes)

 

Comfort during flying with Singapore Airlines Premium Economy seats

SQ provides Premium Economy Class for long haul flight, dengan harga jauh di bawah business class, kita bisa mendapatkan seat yang lebih lebar dibanding economy class, reclining yang lebih jauh, foot rest, free champagne during flight, pilihan makanan yang lebih bervariasi hingga usb port (2 slots) plus power slot (colokan listrik yang dapat digunakan untuk charging laptop dll selama perjalanan).

SQ Provides Premium Economy Class for long haul flights, at prices far below business class, we could get a seat that is wider than the economy class, reclining further, foot rest, free champagne during the flight, the choice of a more varied diet to usb port (2 slots) plus slot power (the power jack that can be used for charging laptops etc. during the trip).

 

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PREMIUM in ECONOMY? Why Not? Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Experience

Let's face it, untuk perjalanan panjang hanya ada dua opsi (yang pada akhirnya bagi sebagian orang hanya menjadi 1 opsi): Trying as best as you can to fit perfectly to the economy seat, or a comfort flight with business class (but surely it cost you way more money).

Let's face it, for a long journey there are only two options (which in the end for some people just be one option): Trying as best as you can to fit perfectly to the economy seat, or a comfort flight with business class (but surely it cost you way more money).

Bagi orang seperti saya yang sangat mudah tidur di perjalanan (teman-teman saya bahkan menyebut saya pelor: nempel molor), economy seat flight is not a problem, apalagi saya tidak tinggi sehingga kaki tidak pernah stuck "berasa terjepit di antara jarak yang terbatas." Namun, bagi sebagian orang, long flight dapat menjadi siksaan, bayangkan penerbangan di atas 6 jam di mana kita tidak dapat tidur dan kaki yang terus menekuk dalam posisi tidak nyaman.

For people like me who are very easy to sleep on the trip (my friends even call me a pelor: a slang word in Indonesian which refers to a person who sleep easily), and even my legs are not that long so that my legs are never stuck "felt sandwiched between a limited distance. " However, for some people, a long flight can be an ordeal, imagine flying above 6 hours where we cannot sleep and legs are kept bent in an uncomfortable position.

It's good to know that now there are more options: Premium Economy! Yes, a hybrid between economy and business, more comfort for sure, but not as costly as business class seats.

APA PERBEDAANNYA? Let's see SQ Premium Economy seats:

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Let's see SQ Premium Economy seats:

SPACE

Saat pertama melihat konfigurasi kursi dan jarak, premium economy tampak seperti business class seats untuk short haul flight (biasanya untuk pesawat yang lebih ramping).

When you first look at the configuration of seats and the distance, premium economy looks like business class seats for short-haul flight (usually for a leaner airlines).

Konfigurasi kursi 2-4-2 memberikan ruang yang lebih luas untuk setiap premium economy seat, dengan lebar 49,5 cm dan jarak antar kursi 96,5 cm. Perbedaan jarak yang cukup signifikan dengan economy class membuat kursi premium economy dapat di recline (plus dengan leg rest yang tersedia), namun memang bukan fully recline seperti di business class, but hey it's way more comfortable than the economy seats. Terdapat banyak kompartemen juga untuk menyimpan barang-barang sehingga tidak perlu banyak membuka cabin baggage. One thing for sure, more space, more comfort.

2-4-2 seat configuration provides a wider space for each premium economy seat, with a width of 49.5 cm and 96.5 cm distance between seats. The significant enough distance difference compared to the economy class seats makes premium economy seats can be reclined (plus with available leg rest), although it cannot be fully reclined like in business class, but hey it's way more comfortable than the economy seats. There are also lots of compartments to store items so there is not need a lot of opening the cabin baggage. One thing for sure, more space, more comfort.

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

This is one of my favorite, the 13,3 inch LCD Monitor dengan brand new entertainment system di premium economy seats Singapore Airlines sangat menghibur di perjalanan panjang. LCD monitor terasa sangat besar dan desain sleek yang menyatu dengan seat really add more lux feeling in this premium economy seats.

This is one of my favorite, the 13.3-inch LCD Monitor with brand new entertainment system in premium economy seats of Singapore Airlines is very entertaining on a long trip. The LCD monitor feels very big with sleek design that blends with the seats really add more lux feeling in this premium economy seats.

CHOICE OF MEALS

Gotta admit that the meal is not business class style, dengan pilihan menu yang serupa dengan economy class (namun ada tambahan 1 pilihan extra menu untuk premium economy), namun jangan berharap makanan akan disajikan di piring dan gelas cantik, karena penyajian makanan untuk premium economy sama dengan economy class, bedanya kita bisa mendapatkan free welcoming champagne, serta free flow selama perjalanan.

Gotta admit that the meal is not business class style, with a choice of menu similar to economy class (but there is an additional 1 choice extra menu for premium economy), but do not expect the food to be served on a plate and fancy glasses, because the presentation of the food of premium economy is the same with economy class, the only difference is that we can get a free welcoming champagne, as well as the free flow during the trip.

ELECTRICITY - FREE WORRY

In this digital world, hampir setiap orang memiliki lebih dari satu gadget. Di premium economy seats SQ terdapat dua usb slot (di bawah LCD monitor dan di sisi kursi), serta colokan listrik di sisi bawah kursi jika kita perlu charging laptop. Easy breezy and less electricity crisis worry :)

In this digital world, almost everyone has more than one gadget. In SQ premium economy seats, there are two usb ports (below the LCD monitor and on the side of the chair), and the power jack on the underside of the seat if we need charging laptops. Easy breezy and less electricity crisis worry :)

WHAT ABOUT BAGGAGE?

Premium economy passenger mendapatkan jatah bagasi 35 kg dan 7kg untuk cabin baggage, plus extra baggage treatment untuk penumpang premium economy.

Premium economy passenger get a baggage allowance of 35 kg and 7kg of cabin baggage, plus extra baggage treatment for premium economy passengers.

OVERALL REVIEW

If you have more budget, but feels like it's too much to spend on business class, premium economy tentu menjadi pilihan. Bagi sebagian orang (termasuk saya), salah satu faktor penentu kenyamanan long flight tentunya jarak dan luas kursi. Same meal won't be a problem, but more space is big deal.

If you have more budget, but feels like it's too much to spend on business class, premium economy is certainly an option. For some people (including me), one of the determining factors of course the convenience of long distance flight and spacious seats. Same meal won't be a problem, but more space is big deal.

@marischkaprue - having a great time on her premium economy seat flight

NOTES

Book your premium economy seats on Singapore Airlines website here

Went to New Zealand with Singapore Airlines for #JelajahNewZealand ,also with my fav travel blogger Trinity Traveler :)

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THINGS TO DO IN AGROVENTURES Adventure Park

Saat mendengar kata "Agroventures" di pikiran saya adalah trekking di hutan dan memetik tanaman di ladang, namun apa yang saya temukan di sini berbeda dari apa yang saya bayangkan sebelumnya. It's not New Zealand jika bukan adventure yang ditawarkan, dan ada begitu banyak keseruan di area yang berada di Paradise Valley, Rotorua, New Zealand ini.

"resident" in front of Agroventures Adventure Park

Apa saja yang bisa dilakukan di Agroventures Adventure Park? ini dia..

BUNGY

Jika ingin memacu adrenalin, bungy jump memberikan sensasi adrenalin luar biasa. Dari ketinggian 43 meter kita mesti "terjun" dan menikmati sensasi perut mulas di detik-detik sebelum loncat yang akan berubah menjadi sensasi menyenangkan saat sudah terjun :)

PS: You can also do tandem bungy (2 person together)

Minimal umur: 10 tahun, minimum berat 35 kg

SWOOP

I hate this swinging thing but it looks like a fun thing to do together! Swoop dapat mengakomodir hingga 3 orang yang akan diikat di dalam "kantong" dan kita akan naik setinggi 40 meter untuk kemudian meluncur berkali-kali, swinging!

Hal menarik dari Swoop adalah kita sendiri yang menentukan kapan tali penahan di ketinggian 40 meter akan dilepas, jika melakukan bertiga ini dapat jadi lelucon yang "tidak menyenangkan" saat pura-pura akan melepas tali, atau menahan cukup lama sehingga semakin tegang (ha!)

PS: Jika ingin menjadi yang memiliki akses untuk melepas tali, pastikan posisi ada di tengah ;)

SHWEEB

The Shweeb track

It's basically cycling, but in a very aerodynamic position. It's a first human powered monorail dan terlihat sangat futuristis meski sistemnya benar-benar sepenuhnya tanpa mesin bermotor. Masuklah ke dalam "kapsul" ini dan kita akan mengayuh dalam posisi semi-berbaring. Bentuk yang aerodinamis membuat kayuhan pedal sederhana pun menjadi gerak yang cepat hingga 45 kilometer per jam. Shweeb ini lebih seru jika bertanding bersama teman, who's gonna be the fastest human "monorail"?

FREEFALL EXTREME

Skydive selalu jadi bucket list sebagian besar orang, namun sebelum benar-benar melakukan Skydive, kita dapat mencoba "simulasinya" dahulu di Agroventures Adventure Park ini. Kita sama sekali tidak perlu loncat dari ketinggian, melainkan "dihempas" angin kencang dari twin turbo Detroit diesel V16 engine yang dapat membuat kita "melayang" hingga 2 meter. It seems easy, but it doesn't, try and feel the fun fly!

So, ready to do some adventures here?

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AGROVENTURES ADVENTURE PARK

1335 Paradise Valley Road

Access via Paradise Valley Road, 600 m off State Highway 5

Ngongotaha

T: +64 7357 4747

email: reservations@agroventures.co.nz

OPENING HOURS

9 AM - 5 PM

PRICE

Swoop, Shweeb & Freefall Extreme: 49 NZD (New Zealand Dollar atau sekitar Rp. 437.000,-) per activity

Bungy: 109 NZD atau sekitar Rp. 974.000,-

Paket 2 activities: 79 NZD (Shweeb, Swoop/ Freefall Extreme, agrojet)

PS:
They provide Free Transport (return)

Booking first to get transport services

GOING TO NZ

From Jakarta: Singapore Airlines

Jakarta - Singapore

Singapore - Auckland (lama flight sekitar 9 jam 30 menit)

Comfort during flying with Singapore Airlines Premium Economy seats

SQ provides Premium Economy Class for long haul flight, dengan harga jauh di bawah business class, kita bisa mendapatkan seat yang lebih lebar dibanding economy class, reclining yang lebih jauh, foot rest, free champagne during flight, pilihan makanan yang lebih bervariasi hingga usb port (2 slots) plus power slot (colokan listrik yang dapat digunakan untuk charging laptop dll selama perjalanan).

Know more about Premium Economy Class Singapore Airlines melalui akun Instagram SQ di sini dan website di sini.

PS: Get special fare Singapore Airlines tickets to Auckland by using this code: 758595880

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POLYNESIAN SPA ROTORUA: "Onsen" ala NZ

Onsen merupakan budaya berendam air hangat di Jepang yang sangat terkenal, namun sebagian orang masih sungkan mencobanya karena beberapa aturan untuk menikmati Onsen seperti tidak boleh menggunakan pakaian apapun saat berendam (alias telanjang bulat, ha!).

Nah, bagi yang ingin merasakan kenikmatan "Onsen" outdoor, berendam di air hangat dengan pemandangan yang menyenangkan, di Rotorua, New Zealand kita dapat mencobanya. Tidak perlu khawatir, karena untuk berendam di sini kita tidak perlu telanjang (hehe), selain itu kolam pun dapat campur, laki-laki dan perempuan sehingga kita dapat berendam bersantai bersama keluarga ataupun teman-teman.

Lake Spa di Polynesian Spa, Rotorua ini memang sangat mengingatkan saya akan kolam-kolam onsen di Jepang. Kolam dengan sisi bebatuan, area terbuka dan pemandangan Danau Rotorua di sekelilingnya. Sangat menyenangkan berendam air hangat sambil menikmati pemandangan malam lampu-lampu kota di seberang danau.

Rotorua memang terkenal dengan sumber air hangat. Kota yang berada di area geothermal ini berlimpah sumber air panas di mana-mana, dengan kadar belerang yang sangat baik untuk kulit kita.

Di area Lake Spa, Polynesian Spa ini kita dapat mencoba 5 kolam yang berbeda, dengan suhu yang berbeda pula, dari sekitar 36°C hingga lebih dari 40°C. Budaya berendam air hangat telah populer di Rotorua sejak tahun 1878, rumah-rumah pemandian air hangat berkembang dan menjadi salah satu cara terbaik relaksasi setelah puas beraktifitas di Rotorua.

@marischkaprue - she deserves her lake spa time after a whole day of adventure in Rotorua

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POLYNESIAN SPA

1000 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua

T: +64 7348 1328

email: info@polynesianspa.co.nz

OPENING HOURS:

8 AM - 11 PM, last entry 10.15 PM

ADMISSION FEE

Lake Spa

45 NZD (New Zealand Dollar) per person atau sekitar Rp. 400.000,-

(handuk dan loker tersedia di dalam).

GOING TO NZ

From Jakarta: Singapore Airlines

Jakarta - Singapore

Singapore - Auckland (lama flight sekitar 9 jam 30 menit)

Comfort during flying with Singapore Airlines Premium Economy seats

SQ provides Premium Economy Class for long haul flight, dengan harga jauh di bawah business class, kita bisa mendapatkan seat yang lebih lebar dibanding economy class, reclining yang lebih jauh, foot rest, free champagne during flight, pilihan makanan yang lebih bervariasi hingga usb port (2 slots) plus power slot (colokan listrik yang dapat digunakan untuk charging laptop dll selama perjalanan).

Know more about Premium Economy Class Singapore Airlines melalui akun Instagram SQ di sini dan website di sini.

PS: Get special fare Singapore Airlines tickets to Auckland by using this code: 758595880

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