BEST RUNNING TRAILS IN QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown trail runners are spoilt for choice on which tracks they want to explore on any given day. It’s one of the reasons I decided to live here. If you’re looking for a trail run in Queenstown, these are five that I always enjoy. They were pretty hard...

NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL APPS TO DOWNLOAD BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Looking for the best New Zealand travel apps to download? Here are seven I have downloaded before arriving back in NZ (there’s a bonus 8th app that doesn’t apply to me). I’ve now added an extra three apps having discovered them after writing this...

SNOW FARM: CROSS COUNTRY SKIING FOR FIRST TIMERS

Snow Farm needs more love! Having never been skiing or snowboarding before, I was nervous before arriving at Snow Farm. But after spending a day cross-country skiing, I’m a huge fan of the place. Before diving into the gritty details about Snow Farm, here are...

THE ICONIC CARDRONA HOTEL

The Cardrona Hotel a.k.a. The Cardrona Pub is a famous Instagram building you’ve probably seen before. But rather than just taking a photo from the outside, take the time to head inside that was first open way back in 1863! They have accommodation too. A popular...

THE SHIRT TAIL TRACK IN KINGSTON (PLUS THE BRUTAL ADDITION)

The Shirt Tail Track is an awesome short walk in Kingston. It’s less than 1km each way to the viewpoint which has an amazing view over Kingston and its surroundings. Don’t go in your jandals though, it gets tough at the end 😉 And if you’re a super...