Whenever you’ve got a town built next to a lake that’s surrounded by mountains, you’ve got a recipe for a beautiful destination with views galore. And that’s why there’ll always be a debate about what the best views in Queenstown are....
The Isthmus Peak hike is a challenging 16km our and back hike with over 1300 metres of elevation gain. You’ll be rewarded with stellar views over Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea (I’ve added photos from each time I’ve hiked up). Continue reading to get all...
Wondering what it’s like to experience winter in Queenstown? I can help with that 🙂 It’s September 14th as I write this meaning I’ve more or less survived my first winter in Queenstown! Update: I’ve now experienced two winters in Queenstown and...
When I was thinking about what to write next, things to do in Arthurs Point flashed across my mind. At first, the idea seemed silly. Arthurs Point is a small Queenstown suburb…but then I started thinking a bit more. Turns out there’s a lot of things to do...
Otago is a gorgeous place with dozens, if not hundreds of hiking trails in the region. This post will cover the Otago walks and hikes detailed here on Chur New Zealand. I’ll give a brief description of them, including a level of difficulty and how long the...
