A Fabulous East Coast Festive Season
It’s vastly different to the UK. The festive season here in New Zealand falls in the middle of summer. Is it better or worse? The post A Fabulous East Coast Festive Season appeared first on Barry &...
View ArticleHeading South Via Leamington And The Grand Chateau
It's always a wrench for me to leave Gisborne. It's the place in the world where I feel the happiest, the most 'at home'. The post Heading South Via Leamington And The Grand Chateau appeared first on...
View ArticleCrossing The Cook Strait
We've both spent a bit of time in the South Island, separately and together. However, we've always wanted to explore more ... The post Crossing The Cook Strait appeared first on Barry & Sandra's...
View ArticleFrom Motueka To Music In The Mountains
We loved our two-night stay at the free campground at Motueka, near the amazing Abel Tasman National Park area, before Music In The Mountains. The post From Motueka To Music In The Mountains appeared...
View ArticleExploring Past And Present In Hector And Kohaihai
Nine days ago, we arrived on the West Coast (Te Tai o Poutini) of the South Island (Te Waipounamu). We're taking our time to explore. The post Exploring Past And Present In Hector And Kohaihai appeared...
View ArticleFrom Fox River to Punakaiki Then Greymouth
Our next fabulous freedom camping spot, Sunday 7th February, was near Fox River - across the road from the beach. Followed by a day of walks! The post From Fox River to Punakaiki Then Greymouth...
View ArticleGreymouth to Lake Brunner Via Blackball
Following a dreary outlook at Greymouth, we enjoyed a brief stay at Blackball before arriving at the astoundingly beatific Lake Brunner. The post Greymouth to Lake Brunner Via Blackball appeared first...
View ArticleLake Brunner to Arthur’s Pass A Weekend With Jamie
From Lake Brunner, we headed to 'Jackson's Alpine Retreat' with Jamie on Saturday 13th February. We enjoyed some amazing experiences. The post Lake Brunner to Arthur’s Pass A Weekend With Jamie...
View ArticleGolden Nuggets at Kumara Hokitika and Lake Kaniere
Three weeks ago we visited Kumara, Hokitika (and its Gorge), and Lake Kaniere. Be prepared to be blown away by nature's beauty once more ... The post Golden Nuggets at Kumara Hokitika and Lake Kaniere...
View ArticleGlancing At Glaciers And Reflections
We were keen to see Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, as well as Lake Matheson. All were amazing in their own ways, despite some challenges ... The post Glancing At Glaciers And Reflections appeared first...
View ArticleHaast to Jackson Bay And Beyond
We've now been to the top of the west coast to the south, as far as the road goes. Here's our tales from Haast and Jackson Bay, and beyond ... The post Haast to Jackson Bay And Beyond appeared first on...
View ArticleAnother Breathtaking Journey From Haast To Clutha Via Wanaka
Two weeks ago we left the West Coast and travelled through Haast Pass. Featuring walks, waterfalls, glacial pools, a lake and friends. The post Another Breathtaking Journey From Haast To Clutha Via...
View ArticleClyde to Invercargill And Stewart Island
Continuing our journeys south last month, we take you on a historic trip to old gold mining towns, and the southernmost city in the world. The post Clyde to Invercargill And Stewart Island appeared...
View ArticleStewart Island – Our First Two Days
Our first two days on Stewart Island managed to capture some of the magic to come. We fell in love with this amazing location. The post Stewart Island – Our First Two Days appeared first on Barry &...
View ArticleOur Rakiura Track Adventure – Days One And Two
At the beginning of March 2021, Barry & I walked the Rakiura Track on Stewart Island. Here we share tales & traumas of our first two days. The post Our Rakiura Track Adventure – Days One And...
View ArticleA Scary Wrong Turn On The Rakiura Track
New Zealand native bush is a joy to behold and walk amongst. However, it’s not so joyous when you’re alone, frightened, and lost. The post A Scary Wrong Turn On The Rakiura Track appeared first on...
View ArticleExploring Rakiura’s Villages, Bays and Islands
We adored Stewart Island. For our final two days we relished a villages and bays tour, a ferry trip to Ulva & Sandra finally saw a wild kiwi! The post Exploring Rakiura’s Villages, Bays and Islands...
View ArticleBack To Southland To Catch Our Breath
After our wonderful week on Stewart Island, we slowed down somewhat to catch our breath. We found many delightful things at Bluff & Colac Bay. The post Back To Southland To Catch Our Breath...
View ArticleThe Southland Scenic Route Monkey Island to Clifden Suspension Bridge
We spent almost a week meandering between Monkey Island and Clifden Suspension Bridge last month. There were so many treasures to relish. The post The Southland Scenic Route Monkey Island to Clifden...
View ArticleHistory On The Hump Ridge Track
From 18th to 20th March, we walked the Hump Ridge Track. Actually that's not strictly true! We did selected parts! Interesting & challenging. The post History On The Hump Ridge Track appeared first...
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