by Jub | Apr 8, 2023
The Tinwald Burn Ridge Track is a steady hike up a 4WD track on the eastern side of the Pisa Conservation Area. The track is ~12.3km each way to the summit of Mount Pisa, the highest peak in the Pisa Ranges. This post will give you all the details you need to know...
by Jub | Apr 5, 2023
If you’re considering buying Macpac waterproof pants, they’re a solid option. Most people who come into Macpac are looking for rain pants that are suitable for: multi-day hikes and/or commuting For most people, there’ll be an option you can buy at...
by Jub | Apr 4, 2023
“I’m so glad we picked you up. We would have never driven all the way to Glenorchy otherwise. It’s such a beautiful drive.” That’s paraphrasing the driver of the car who picked me up hitchhiking along the Queenstown to Glenorchy Scenic Drive. They...
by Jub | Apr 3, 2023
If you’re looking for fun day trips from Queenstown there are plenty of options. Most of the places below can be visited for a few days after Queenstown in their own right. But that’s not the point of this post. Let’s get into these Queenstown day...
by Jub | Apr 1, 2023
Given you’re looking at this page, I’m guessing you have an idea of what the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo are and wondering if they’re worth visiting. Yes? Awesome, I’m here to help. No? That’s okay, after reading this post...
