by Jub | Nov 16, 2023
Uber, YourRide, and Ola are the three ride-sharing apps servicing New Zealand. Update April 2024: Ola no longer exists in New Zealand as of April 2024. You can read more here. But which one is the best? Well, that’s debatable depending on your criteria. My main...
by Jub | Nov 11, 2023
The Cardrona-Cromwell Pack Track is a 25km track that takes you up and over the Pisa Range, starting close to Cardrona and finishing in Lowburn, close to Cromwell (or vice-versa). This post will give you everything you need to know about this hike that can be done as...
by Jub | Nov 8, 2023
If you’re looking for shuttles to get you to various hikes around New Zealand, this is a useful page to bookmark. There are over 40 shuttle companies here that provide track transport for those hiking in New Zealand. I made this page for me as much as anyone, as...
by Jub | Nov 7, 2023
Solar power is awesome. So once I learned that solar charged power banks are a thing, I wanted to get one for those times where I’ll be off the grid in the mountains for a few days at a time. I like my Knog products (such as the Bilby Run headtorch and Knog LED...
by Jub | Nov 4, 2023
If you’re looking for various fun things to do in Cromwell (Otago), this is the post for you. While not known as a major tourist town there are some attractions in Cromwell that make a visit well worth it. Without mucking around, let’s get straight into...
by Jub | Oct 2, 2023
If you’re looking for a hike that’s known but most people still don’t go to, the Green Lake Track to Green Lake Hut might be what you’re looking for. The minimum distance is 7km one way, though it can be longer with side trips or you start from...
