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Mount Cook Village, Tasman Glacier And Back To Lake Pukaki

11 July 202124 May 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 2 Comments

After our incredible experience on the Hooker Valley Walk, we explored Mount Cook Village and the Tasman Glacier. How would they compare?

Magnificent Mount Cook

2 July 202124 May 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 4 Comments

Out of all the adventures and experiences we had in our five months on the South Island, Mount Cook won the Gold Medal. You'll soon see why ...

Dams Lakes and Cliffs Waiting For A Mount Cook Weather Window

21 June 20216 July 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 3 Comments

Waiting for a clear weather window to visit Mount Cook in April, we visited the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme, Lake Ohau, and the Clay Cliffs.

Visiting A Vanished World

6 June 202123 June 2021 / Sandra Walsh / 2 Comments

Our itinerary often alters due to fascinating things we find along the way. Oamaru, Duntroon & The Vanished World were well worth seeing.

In Awe Of Yellow Eyed Penguins And Moeraki Boulders

3 June 20217 July 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 2 Comments

Sharing photographs, videos and stories of our precious time in April 2021 with yellow-eyed penguins and the marvellous Moeraki boulders.

A Superb Few Days Around St Bathans

1 June 202123 June 2021 / barryteutenberg / Leave a comment

After leaving Dunedin, we travelled slowly west and north to visit St Bathans. There were was so much to see it took our breath away.

Adorable Dunedin Buildings People Albatrosses and Penguins

20 May 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 5 Comments

We're not all that comfortable in big cities, but Dunedin managed to impress us regardless. Mostly the outstanding Otago Peninsula.

Entranced By The Catlins Heritage Trail

16 May 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 1 Comment

Having planned only two blogs about our adventures in the Catlins, we realised there's so much amazingness three are needed to do it justice.

Continuing Our Catlins Adventures

10 May 20218 July 2022 / Sandra Walsh / Leave a comment

The second of three posts sharing our April 2021 experiences in the stunning Catlins in the SE corner of NZ's South Island.

Fun With Friends and Wildlife In The Catlins

3 May 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 3 Comments

We managed to time our adventures to coincide with Rod and Tracy's Catlins long weekend over Easter. Our first three days were unforgettable.

Following The Gold To Gabriel’s Gulley

1 May 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 1 Comment

At the end of March we travelled to Gabriel's Gulley where the first NZ Gold Rush began. There were amazing sights on the way & while there.

Autumn Colours Blaze In Kingston Queenstown And Arrowtown

24 April 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 6 Comments

Wanting to experience the autumn colours in Arrowtown, we headed back north and took in Kingston and Queenstown too. All in one day!

Travelling the Te Anau to Milford Highway

22 April 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 4 Comments

After our overnight cruise to Doubtful Sound, we did the Te Anau to Milford Road for a trip on Milford Sound. There's so much to tell you!

Feeling Tearful At Doubtful Sound

16 April 202123 June 2021 / Sandra Walsh / 7 Comments

An overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound wasn't on our itinerary until we met two strangers. The outstanding beauty reduced me to tears.

From Tui Base Camp to Te Anau Glowworm Caves and Wildlife

12 April 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 4 Comments

Tui Base Camp deserves a special mention. We loved staying there. Lake Murchison, Te Anau, the glowworm caves and birds were spectacular.

History On The Hump Ridge Track

9 April 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 4 Comments

From 18th to 20th March, we walked the Hump Ridge Track. Actually that's not strictly true! We did selected parts! Interesting & challenging.

The Southland Scenic Route Monkey Island to Clifden Suspension Bridge

6 April 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 5 Comments

We spent almost a week meandering between Monkey Island and Clifden Suspension Bridge last month. There were so many treasures to relish.

Back To Southland To Catch Our Breath

3 April 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 5 Comments

After our wonderful week on Stewart Island, we slowed down somewhat to catch our breath. We found many delightful things at Bluff & Colac Bay.

Exploring Rakiura’s Villages, Bays and Islands

1 April 20211 June 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 4 Comments

We adored Stewart Island. For our final two days we relished a villages and bays tour, a ferry trip to Ulva & Sandra finally saw a wild kiwi!

A Scary Wrong Turn On The Rakiura Track

27 March 20217 July 2022 / Sandra Walsh / 8 Comments

New Zealand native bush is a joy to behold and walk amongst. However, it’s not so joyous when you’re alone, frightened, and lost.

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