New Zealand
I fell in love with New Zealand through the Lord of the Rings movies and even more so when I actually visited for the first time in 2005. My dream holiday came true when I spent three months tramping around the South Island in 2008, and I constantly dream up itineraries for my next big visit.
We All Dislike Travel Sometimes
Everyone has those moments. The moments where the adventure has become a nightmare that you just don’t want to deal with anymore. Why did you decide to do this again? Wouldn’t it be nice to sleep in your own bed, surrounded by the known, with everything part of a standard routine?
The Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge
The day of my departure for the Queen Charlotte Track brought with it anticipation and a touch of nerves. I was excited to start the first walk on a very tramping-heavy itinerary around the South Island, but at the same time, a little voice at the back of my head was wondering if I was…
Photo Essay: Queen Charlotte Sound’s Historic Ship Cove
The Queen Charlotte Track, which winds its way between Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds in Marlborough, starts its journey at Ship Cove (Meretoto). When I arrived there on a ferry from Picton, I knew that I had plenty of time before dusk (and no tent to set up at my first stop in the Endeavour…
Preparing for the Queen Charlotte Track
The Queen Charlotte Track is a very unique track that winds through the Marlborough Sounds in the north of New Zealand’s South Island. As I described in yesterday’s post answering the top questions about the track, it’s a track where you can walk in luxury while seeing some unforgettable scenery — s
The Queen Charlotte Track: 5 Questions Answered
The Queen Charlotte Track is a 71km walk that winds its way between the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. While 71km sounds quite daunting — especially for someone as out of shape as I was when I tackled the Queen Charlotte — this track is actually one of the m
The Waterfall at the End of the Rainbow
I captured this beautiful scene at the base of Sutherland Falls, the tallest waterfall in New Zealand and one that is only accessible via a one-hour side trail off of the Milford Track. This trail isn’t located in the best of places for unguided walkers...
How To Choose The Right NZ Skydive For You
Part of the draw of visiting New Zealand is the Kiwis’ unquenchable thirst for adventure. You want to get into a giant rubber ball and roll down a hill? Go zorbing in Rotorua. Want to go white-water rafting over waterfalls? Stay in Rotorua. White water sounds too blasé? Go black water rafting in Wai
I'm Going to New Zealand!
I got some good news today…I’m going to New Zealand! Not only that…but I’m going to New Zealand next week.
5 Fantastic South Island Day Hike Views
New Zealand is one of the most naturally stunning places I’ve ever been to, especially because it has so many varied landscapes crammed into such a small area. Within a few hours, you can go from the beach to a rainforest…that has a glacier in the middle of it. It seems like there is a…
In Memory of Deer Park Heights
This week, I was commenting on A Dangerous Business’ great photo of the Remarkables when I found out something that really saddened me...Queenstown’s Deer Park Heights has been permanently closed. Deer Park Heights was one of my favourite places in Queenstown. Not only could you get some of the