Choosing where to stay in Queenstown isn’t going to make or break your holiday, but staying in the best area in Queenstown for you will make your trip better. In this post, we’ll cover the 5 most popular areas to stay in Queenstown, break down the pros and...
When a couple of friends and I were feeling inspired to play tennis one day, we struggled to find any free tennis courts in Queenstown. Finding info on where to find tennis courts in Queenstown wasn’t easy. But it turns out there’s plenty now that...
The Motatapu Track is a tough 3-4 day hike between Arrowtown and Wanaka with three big climbs (see the elevation profile below). This track is a historic route linking Wanaka and Arrowtown, but by crikey they didn’t choose the easiest route. It’s also a...
Sandflies! They’re a hot topic across New Zealand, particularly in the backcountry when you just want to enjoy being out in nature where everything is peaceful. Because when the sandflies start to bite, you can’t help but notice them…then they...
It doesn’t matter if you’re living in New Zealand, or on the other side of the world. Happy or not, there are always going to be positives and negatives about where you live. With that said, I’m going to stick with the positive things about living in...
