A quick guide to hiking the Mt Lyndon track
Mt Lyndon track is located in the Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands area in Canterbury. It stands tall over Lake Lyndon with beautiful views over the lake, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park and the Craigieburn Range. I have been up Mt Lyndon a couple of times now. My favourite hikes are ones with lake views down below and […]
5 beautiful photography Spots in mid canterbury you don’t want to miss
Lakes, rivers, ocean and greenery, there are many beautiful photography spots in Mid Canterbury. We are so lucky in this area that we have such a mix of landscapes meaning ample opportunity to take photos. I spend a lot of time exploring Mid Canterbury, after all, I do live here and it seems every time […]
4 beautiful photo-worthy things to do in Fairlie
Fairlie is a beautiful small town that often gets missed by visitors. It is called the Gateway to the Mackenzie and many visitors drive through with a coffee and pie in hand, thank you Fairlie Bakehouse eager to get down to the more well-known parts of the country like Lake Tekapo and Aoraki/Mount Cook. Although […]
shop local- Under $50 gifts for the outdoor lover
When it comes to gifting especially finding Christmas gifts for the outdoor lover, it can become a pretty daunting task. I feel like once we reach our late twenties, we all kind of have everything. Or what we want has such a huge price tag it’s not really gift-worthy anyways. It can be hard to […]
6 awesome day trips from Christchurch for outdoor lovers
You want to get out of the city but you’re not sure where to go or even what to do. Turning to google searching ‘day trips from Christchurch’ and you’ve landed here! Don’t worry I’ve got ya. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve searched the same thing for many areas in New […]
5 super easy to see waterfalls on the south island of New Zealand!
The south island of New Zealand is filled with epic waterfalls dotted around the island. Some require some kind of hiking effort, others can only be seen from a boat or up in the air. Those of course are great options but I think we can all agree that sometimes when we’re traveling around, we […]
Hiking the Lake Marian track- all you need to know!
Besides the great walks in Fiordland, undoubtedly, Lake Marian is the most popular day hike in the park. The stunning alpine turquoise waters of Lake Marian is something out of a storybook with mountains towering all around. On a smaller scale, if you can believe it, it reminded Chris and I of my favourite lake, […]
4 fun filled weekend trips from Christchurch, New Zealand
The beauty of New Zealand is you do not have to go very far to feel like you’ve gone far. Kind of nice right. I know when I want to get away it’s always more exciting when it feels like I’ve hoped countries and stepped into a whole new world. Well, these weekend trips from […]
7 short waterfall tracks in Canterbury, New Zealand
The beauty of hiking in Canterbury is that there is a big variety of trails to explore. There are plenty of tall mountains to climb up but hidden throughout are also easier waterfall tracks. I wouldn’t say Canterbury is home to the most amazing waterfalls like the Catlins for example or some of those in […]
Ashburton Lakes- exploring New Zealand’s epic high country
The Ashburton Lakes district in the Hakatere Conservation area in the south island of New Zealand, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated areas that the south has to offer. Not far from Christchurch, Ashburton or Timaru, the area is a lot more secluded, off the beaten track and an absolute gem of […]