DAY TRIPPING TO KAPITI ISLAND (RANGATIRA)

If you’re a bird nerd, stop reading and book your Kapiti Island day trip now. It’s worth it! For those who aren’t massive bird nerds but are considering a day trip to Kapiti Island, this post will help. I’ll let you know about my experience...

MACPAC UBER LIGHT INSULATED JACKET REVIEW

When I discovered Macpac was bringing out a synthetic uber-light jacket made from PrimaLoft, I was super excited. The uber jacket range is a popular seller at Macpac (I work in the Frankton store) for those who want a light warm jacket. But as someone who...

TAMA LAKES TRACK IN TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK

The Tama Lakes Track isn’t over-touristed and makes for a great 16km hike with 500 metres or so of elevation. I love the Tama Lakes Track and feel like it’s one of the most underrated hikes in Tongariro National Park. It’s also a good Tongariro...

13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GOING TO SKYLINE QUEENSTOWN

Before you book, note that Skyline Queenstown will be closed from April 23rd to July 1st, 2023 as they make the switch to a new and improved gondola. Heading up to spend a few hours at Skyline Queenstown is a popular activity in Queenstown. You get some great views,...

9 AWESOME WALKS IN GLENORCHY

If you’re looking for some amazing Glenorchy walks you don’t need to look hard. There are a couple of Glenorchy walks on the easier end of the spectrum and a host of hikes in Glenorchy that are a good challenge. This post will get straight into the details...