Diamond Views | Climbing Rocky Mountain
The mountains are calling and I must go. – John Muir From our Wanaka base, we headed west, the clouds above clearing with blue skies giving us confidence this day […]
Wanaka Trails | Outlet Track
Waking to grey skies, we added a few extra layers and clambered into cars. A short drive to the Outlet Motor Camp, we found ourselves at the starting point of the […]
Auckland :: Take a Bite
Recently, Christian and I flew out of Brisbane headed for a very special destination (more on that in my coming posts) that included an overnight stop over in Auckland, New Zealand. With no more than an […]
Ice, Ice Baby!
Ever wondered what it might be like to spend some time inside a giant ice cube? Do you like your drinks served extra chilled? After a particularly unique way to […]
Food, Glorious Food! My top eats in Wanaka & Queenstown
One of my all time favourite things about travelling is the food! Trying new cuisines, exciting flavours and fresh local produce gets my tastebuds tingling just writing about it. I’ve […]
Road Tripping – Why it’s my favourite way to see the South Island of NZ
If you’re planning a visit to the South Island of New Zealand, driving is a must! Although incredibly beautiful year round (especially when the landscape is covered in crisp, white […]
Onsen Hot Pools – A Private Paradise
Nothing caps off a whirlwind trip to En Zed like a little R&R and sparkling wine, soaking our weary bods at Queenstown’s Onsen Hot Pools. High on the cliffs over-looking the […]
Wanaka Wanderings
Wanaka may be a small town, but it has a lot to offer! Situated in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand, it’s most famously known for […]
Adrenalin Junkie
Thrill seekers and adrenalin junkies alike all know that New Zealand delivers the goods. As well as the stunning scenery, exceptional food and welcoming people this country is known for it’s […]
Glaciers & Waterfalls: A scenic hike along the Rob Roy track
I have so few words for this day, but I’m going to give it a go. We put our little Yaris to the test yet again, venturing out to Mount Aspiring […]
Wine Country
No trip to New Zealand (Central Otago in particular) is complete without a tour around some of the many incredible vineyards and wineries in the region. After spending a few […]
Old Cromwell Town
With a full day up our sleeves and a car to take us where we wanted, Abby and I set off for Cromwell. Cromwell is a really unique part of […]
Snow Bunnies
New Zealand. Without question one of the most beautiful places in the world – the scenery is surreal, seemingly untouched, and so picturesque it’s near impossible to take a bad […]
Kia ora, Aotearoa!
I am so, so excited to share the next series of posts I have lined up for you all! Last month I set off on another adventure to the Land of the […]
Greetings from Middle Earth!
Last Christmas the family and I ‘hopped over the ditch’ to New Zealand, to spend some time in some of our favourite spots in the South Island – Wanaka, Central […]
“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato”
Last Christmas I took a trip to NZ with my family and these are a few foodie snaps from our time there! One of my absolute favourite things about the […]
