by Jub | May 25, 2022
Having stayed in huts over most of the summer, it was time to go camping and try a night in the Macpac Bush Cocoon. Update March 2023: The Bush Cocoon is again now available instores and at Macpac online in NZ and Australia. And the location for this camping trip?...
by Jub | May 18, 2022
The Valley of the Trolls is easily accessed from the Routeburn Track. It’s an area a lot of people haven’t heard of, but once they have, and see a few photos like the one below, will put it towards the top of the list. And you can add Lake Wilson to your...
by Jub | May 11, 2022
Canyoning in Gibbston, near Queenstown, is one of many extreme activities available in the region. In this post you’ll read about: what you can expect on a canyoning tour in Gibbston my experience on the tour general FAQ’s about canyoning But first, addressing...
by Jub | May 3, 2022
One of the newest places in town is Kingpin Queenstown, located on Brecon Street between El Camino and The Bavarian. This area is becoming known as Upper Village, distinguishing it from the middle of town. With a name like Kingpin Queenstown, I expected tenpin bowling...
by Jub | May 3, 2022
The Breast Hill Track is a beast of a track. From the trailhead to Pakituhi Hut it’s only 4.2km long, but the elevation gain is close to 1000 metres. If you’re not familiar with elevation, it’s steep! But the views are epic! And Pakituhi Hut is in a...
by Jub | Apr 26, 2022
This post is about how to get to Gibbston from Queenstown. There are lots of things to do in Gibbston but given the wineries are one of the popular attractions, driving isn’t always practical. This post will give you all the transport options from Queenstown to...
