Mar 13, 2026 | Blog, NZ Walks, Tramping NZ
A bit of background Ok so if you don’t know much about the Goldfields Cavalcade, or you want to know how it went in 2026 you have come to the right place. If you want to skip reading a blog the main info is on the Goldfields Heritage Trust website. The first...
Apr 17, 2022 | Blog, New Zealand, NZ Walks
On a recent holiday in our camper, we had more time to explore in and around Golden Bay. This is an amazing part of New Zealand and it was great see it in more depth. While we have walked the Able Tasman we have not been over Takaka hill for 20 years. To ensure...
Jun 20, 2020 | Blog, New Zealand, NZ Walks, Tramping NZ
Mid January with a perfect weather forecast we headed up to the Nelson Lakes from Greymouth. I had been working and exploring around Greymouth quite a lot so we decided to head a bit further afield. Lake Angelus has been suggested by a number of people so topped our...
Jun 12, 2019 | Blog, New Zealand, NZ Walks, Tramping NZ
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...
Apr 28, 2019 | Blog, New Zealand, NZ Walks, Tramping NZ
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...
Jan 12, 2019 | Blog, New Zealand, NZ Walks, Tramping NZ
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...
