HIKING TO THE TOP OF MOUNT CLIMIE

Mount Climie is a 12-13km out-and-back hike with ~700 metres of elevation gain. The summit is 862 metres above sea level. I liked how my mate described the Mt Climie hike the night before. “Well yea, it’s not gonna be in your top 5 but still worth...

HIKING MOUNT HORN IN CROMWELL

Mount Horn is a summit (with a trig) close to Cromwell on Northburn Station. At 1136 metres above sea level there are various tracks leading to the Mt Horn peak. This post will give you the details about an 18-20km loop track starting at The Bruce Jackson Lookout....

THE BALLARAT TRADING CO. REVIEW

Despite having walked past The Ballarat Trading Co dozens of times I had never stopped in for a drink/feed. That finally changed on a Sunday, when a friend wanted to visit having enjoyed The Ballarat on her last trip. Note: In the evenings The Ballarat transforms into...

AWESOME VEGAN BURGERS IN QUEENSTOWN

Yes, there are places selling burgers in Queenstown that aren’t Fergburger or Devil Burger. That said, these two serve up a good vegan burger! But I’ve slowly begun to make my way around to the different restaurants in Queenstown that serve up vegan...

GIVING EAST STREET NELSON A GO

Me: “Vegan burger recommendations in Nelson?” Friend: “East St is boss but has random hours. I would always go East Street if open.” And so after giving East Street a call they confirmed they were open that evening. Phew. Would my friend be...

THE VEGAN BURGER AT SMITHS CRAFT BEER HOUSE

Most Wednesdays I join a running group that starts and finishes at Smiths Craft Beer House. After the run, I’ve always had a couple of beers but despite eyeing up the burgers, never seem to order one. So on the last night of my most recent Queenstown visit, I...