by Jub | Apr 13, 2026
Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post, if you purchase anything through them, I may receive a few commission. “It looks like a dishcloth.” – My friend. I’ll never forget that comment from a friend who was seeing me wearing the...
by Jub | Apr 13, 2026
Disclaimer: At the time of writing, I work at Macpac so get discounted product. That helps. But I don’t care if you buy the mat or not. But yes, I am an affiliate through Chur New Zealand so I may receive a smidgen of commission if you buy anything through the...
by Jub | Apr 12, 2026
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 metre peak. But one thing is...
by Jub | Apr 6, 2026
Emily Pass was on my bucket list has been on my bucket list for years, and in mid-January everything finally lined up for an Emily Pass attempt. That attempt? Successful. This post will give you all the details about going up and over Emily Pass. There’s plenty...
by Jub | Apr 1, 2026
“You’re right that the fear of the unknown is the biggest barrier to selling quilts in NZ. In all seriousness, we believe that quilts are a superior product (otherwise, we would simply make sleeping bags), and educating the consumer is a crucial part of...
by Jub | Mar 30, 2026
Welcome to this post about 25 of the best hikes and walks in Queenstown. There’ll be the popular Queenstown walks like Queenstown Hill and Ben Lomond, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give the Moonlight Track, or Wye Creek a go. I’ve been on...
