14 AWESOME WALKS IN MOUNT ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK

Before reading this, I’m sure you know there are plenty of amazing Mount Aspiring National Park walks and hikes you can do. They can be as short as a few minutes long (Fantail Falls), to epic multi-day adventures staying in huts or camping under the stars (Rees...

INTEX CHALLENGER K2 | INFLATABLE KAYAK REVIEW

At such a good price point, I had to buy the Intex Challenger K2 inflatable kayak. It’s certainly one of the cheapest out there, and for the most part, the reviews are good as were the trip reports I heard from people in person. My Intex Challenger K2 review...

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT QUEENSTOWN

Decided Queenstown is a must-visit on your bucket list? Good call. Now you’ve just got to work out when the best time to visit Queenstown is. There are some variables that might make this decision a no-brainer for you, but there might be a few things you...

10 THINGS TO DO IN WAIKANAE (FROM A LOCAL)

As I started to write this post the variety of things to do in Waikanae took me by surprise. Not bad for a small town on the Kapiti Coast. Note: I was born and raised in Waikanae (Dad still lives there). So while I may be irrationally harsh on Waikanae at times when...

NEW ZEALAND SOUVENIRS: THE 11 BEST THINGS TO TAKE HOME IN 2024

Not sure what to buy in New Zealand souvenir wise? You’ve come to the right place. You’ll find most articles about New Zealand souvenirs have the same ideas. I’ve got these in this post BUT I have tried to include a few different ideas you...