Exploring the Ashburton Lakes

You can be exploring the Ashburton Lakes in just a few hours from Christchurch. This area, while known as the Ashburton lakes, is actually the Hakatere Conservation Park. Its an outdoor lover’s dream, a little hidden piece of paradise with some awesome walks and...

First time walking the Mueller Track

The Mueller Hut sits high in the mountain ranges of the Aoraki National Park looking straight out at Aoraki (Mt Cook). Its not a particularly long tramp but it is very steep in many places. It also requires climbing at least 2000 stairs till your half way.  It...

Waterfalls in the Catlins

The Catlins In December 2018 we headed off to look for waterfalls in the Catlins. Not just ticking off the popular ones but hoping to find a few others as well. It didn’t disappoint. No trip south is complete without the Catlins. So where is the Catlins? For...

Holding a Photography Exhibition

Holding a photography exhibition: where do you start? Where do you start? Am I good enough? Where would I do it? Who would come? These questions and many more are probably running through your head if you’re thinking about holding a photography exhibition. This blog...

Milford Track, NZ Great Walks

Four incredible days on the Milford Track First up the practical stuff – scroll down if you already know this Tramping the Milford Track has been on our bucket list for a while.  It can be hard to get a spot so keep an eye out for when bookings open and...

A night and a day in stunning Akaroa

Arriving This trip to beautiful Akaroa was for just one night and one day. That doesn’t mean you can’t pack a lot in, and still find time to cruise out and relax. Of course though stay longer if you can! I decided to take up the opportunity through the...