by Jub | Jun 1, 2022
2022 Update: Having visited Milford Sound a few times in 2021 and 2022, I can confirm nothing has changed. Milford Sound is worth it! Even as international visitors come back to NZ, Milford Sound is still quiet. And that means it’s going to be as raw as...
by Jub | May 28, 2022
The Lake Alta Track is a short 3.5 to 4km out and back walk that more or less anyone can do (including dogs). You’ll get some awesome views on the drive to the trail, and the reward at the end of the hike is a beautiful glacial lake, Lake Alta. This post will...
by Jub | May 27, 2022
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...
by Jub | May 26, 2022
New GPX file: download here 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...
by Jub | May 25, 2022
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?...
