Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Pacific Paradise
My ultimate dream would be to able to spend at least three months of every year on the Pacific island paradise of Rarotonga, with my mask, snorkel and fins, and camera, oh and a laptop…
Pukaha Mount Bruce: National Wildlife Centre, New Zealand
Being the huge fan of our feathery friends that I am, one of my favourite places to visit is Pukaha Mount Bruce, National Wildlife Centre, a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Tararua District, North Island,…
Hobbiton – A Very Real Idyll
My boyfriend is an out and proud Lord of the Rings geek; he’s read the books back to front, watched the films countless times and even owns a Gandalf hat. This fact means that I…
Queenstown – Nostalgia On The Lake Aboard TSS Earnslaw
Queenstown sits on the edge of the great Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand. And after the adventure on Bob’s Peak it was time to get out on the water and take in more of what was on…
Queenstown – Adrenalin Adventures On Bob’s Peak
Looking out of the hotel window above the Queenstown skyline sits a peak that is blanketed in the deep green of fir trees. All seems calm from a distance but get a little closer and…
Queenstown – Calm Beauty Behind The Adventure
Queenstown, New Zealand. The ‘adventure capital of the world’! Associated with extreme bungy jumping, speed boating along canyons, skiing and so much more to get the blood pumping. However I took the time to engage…
Milford Sound – A Memorable Experience
What a feature it is that awaits you at the end of the Milford Trail… Milford Sound in all its glory! As far as travel destinations go it is one of the top ‘go to’…
Milford Track Day Four – Paradise To The End
Alas it was the final day of this most beautiful walk. After the beauty in all directions walking up the Clinton Valley on days one and two, over the Mackinnon Pass on Day three it…
Milford Track Day Three – Up And Over The Mackinnon Pass
It was time for the big and grand day three of the Milford Track. A day to get high out of the forest and up into the alpine scenery. Wandering up the Clinton valley on…
Milford Track Day Two – Alone With Pure Nature
A new day and miles lay ahead on Day 2 of the Milford Track. The serenity of Day 1 was behind and more miles per day lay ahead. Who can ever complain when in a…
Milford Track Day One – The Beginning Of Serenity
Described by many as one of the best and most beautiful, stunning hiking trails in the world. I had landed in New Zealand and the Milford Track was calling me. 53.5 kilometres (33 miles) of…
Trekking in Mordor – Tongariro National Park
The Tongariro National Park in New Zealand IS Mordor in the Lord of the Rings films and a dual world heritage site. I am not sure which accolade is cooler. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is…