by Jub | Apr 25, 2021
So you’ve done some cool walks and activities but now it’s time to decide where to go after Queenstown. There are lots of options in all directions so it’s not an easy question to answer. And for each of you, there’ll be lots of variables like...
by Jub | Apr 25, 2021
The following are books about New Zealand you should consider reading before travelling the country. I’ve personally read each book, and they talk about New Zealand from a variety of different angles in different genres. Where practical, I include: an...
by Jub | Apr 20, 2021
The Pororari River Track is an stunning, yet easy, 7km out and back track in Punakaiki. For those who aren’t ready for a massive walk, but want a glimpse of Paparoa National Park, this is a great option. This post will give you the details about the Pororari...
by Jub | Apr 13, 2021
There are several walking tracks on Te Ahumairangi Hill (formerly Tinakori Hill). And with that comes some confusion about which route to take given they link up in weird ways. I’m going to call the walk in this post the Te Ahumairangi Hill Loop. It’s 5-6...
by Jub | Apr 12, 2021
The Makara Walkway is an amazing 7-8km loop walk on the rugged coastline 18km northwest of Wellington. This post will give you the details about one of the Wellington walks many locals put off, but regret doing so as soon they get around to it. Why do they take so...
by Jub | Apr 12, 2021
This post will help you figure out how to get to Cromwell from Queenstown. Formerly a gold mining town, there are lots of things to do in Cromwell, the bowl of the south. It’s also a bit of a hub in Otago located between Wanaka, Queenstown, and Alexandra....
