by Jub | Feb 18, 2023
The Copland Track is an awesome out-and-back hike on the West Coast. For what is an overnight hike, it’s a decent length, but there are not many places where you can hike in the backcountry and enjoy natural hot pools! But are the hot pools worth it? I’ll...
by Jub | Feb 2, 2023
Kayaking in Queenstown sounds fun to you? Make sense as there’s the huge Lake Wakatipu right on the doorstep. But where exactly should you go kayaking in Queenstown? There are a few options, and they’re not all on Lake Wakatipu. This post will give a...
by Jub | Jan 31, 2023
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...
by Jub | Jan 31, 2023
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...
by Jub | Jan 29, 2023
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...