40 SOUTH ISLAND HIKES & WALKS YOU SHOULD DO

Where to start with planning which South Island hikes you want to do? There’s a lot of variables to consider when deciding what hikes and walks in the South Island you should do: length of your trip ability likes/dislikes itineraries, etc. I was starting to...

THE MACPAC TEMPO RAIN JACKET: LIKES & DISLIKES

Having been a trail runner for a couple of years, I managed to avoid buying a seam-sealed waterproof jacket thanks to a friend gifting me hers. While it has been in my bag on lots of runs, I can count the number of times I’ve used it on one hand. It’s at...

THE BEST VIEWS IN QUEENSTOWN

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....

ISTHMUS PEAK TRACK NEAR WANAKA

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...

5 WAYS THE QUEENSTOWN WINTER SURPRISED ME

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...