9 THINGS TO DO IN ARTHURS POINT (QUEENSTOWN)

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...

27 GREAT OTAGO WALKS AND HIKES

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...

HEMI MATENGA WALKS: KOHEKOHE, TE AU & PARATA WALKING TRACK (EPIC)

The Hemi Matenga Scenic Reserve overlooks Waikanae and if you decide to walk to the top of the reserve you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Kapiti Island and the coast. Of the three walking tracks in the reserve: The Parata walking track is the most...

WALKING AROUND THE PAPAMOA HILLS REGIONAL PARK

The Papamoa Hills Regional Park is a great way to spend a couple of hours in the rolling hills with some views. The Papamoa Hills walk is a solid alternative to walking up Mount Maunganui…or even better, do both. This post will cover everything you need to know...

9 WAYS TO GET AROUND QUEENSTOWN

How to get around Queenstown? Good question. Most people will use a car in Queenstown, but what about getting around Queenstown without a car? Well, that depends. The best way to get around Queenstown is going to be based on a whole host of factors individual to your...