At 60km in length, the Kepler Track is a great loop track that you’ll likely spend 4 days and 3 nights on. Starting just 5km from Te Anau, you’ll experience a wide variety of terrain, including my favourite, the spectacular ridgelines. The Kepler Track is...
If you’re looking for a challenging off-the-beaten-path hike near Queenstown, the summit of Mount Crichton (I sometimes see it spelled Mount Creighton) should be on the shortlist. There are various routes to take to reach the 1870 metre peak. But one thing is...
Having stayed in huts over most of the summer, it was time to go camping and try a night in the Macpac Bush Cocoon. Update March 2023: The Bush Cocoon is again now available instores and at Macpac online in NZ and Australia. And the location for this camping trip?...
The Valley of the Trolls is easily accessed from the Routeburn Track. It’s an area a lot of people haven’t heard of, but once they have, and see a few photos like the one below, will put it towards the top of the list. And you can add Lake Wilson to your...
Canyoning in Gibbston, near Queenstown, is one of many extreme activities available in the region. In this post you’ll read about: what you can expect on a canyoning tour in Gibbston my experience on the tour general FAQ’s about canyoning But first, addressing...
