Unwinding in Twizel at the High Country Cabin
You had me at high country cabin. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m Canadian, from the country or spent a lot of my childhood on the lake but the thought of cozying up in a cabin just spells bliss to me! You too? I would say North America does the wood cabin thing very […]
All you need to know hiking Mt Somers in Mid Canterbury
If you’ve been to the Mid Canterbury region, no doubt you would have set your eyes on the tall and looming Mt Somers. It’s a volcanic mountain leaving remnants of red rock and boasts stunning 360-degree views from the summit. There is good variety in the track and is a great challenge for any tramper. […]
8 Easy Walks in Mid Canterbury, New Zealand
After moving to Methven, I made it my mission to find some easy walks in Mid Canterbury. No doubt the area is full of awesome day hikes but sometimes it’s nice to take an easier walk and get the amazing views without the huge effort. This blog post includes a variety of easy walks in […]
8 day hikes in Mid- Canterbury, New Zealand
Have you been hiking in Mid-Canterbury yet? I feel like it’s a bit of an underrated area but there are so many tracks in this area and particularly awesome day hikes. Much of the hiking in Mid Canterbury is off the beaten track so to speak and parts like in the Ashburton lakes area feels […]
5 must dos in Hokitika, New Zealand
I decided to head over to Hokitika on the west coast one weekend. The original plan was to go explore the glaciers but with a slip in the road, I couldn’t make it down so I decided to spend more time seeing what Hoki had to offer. When people say Hokitika is ‘a cool little […]
Country charm in Hokitika- Staying at Woodland Glen Lodge
If there is one place you should stay in Hokitika by far it should be Woodland Glen Lodge. I drove out to Hokitika for the weekend so I could explore the area a little more and to be honest one of the highlights was actually where I was staying! Nestled just out of town is […]
New Zealand lavender farm- NZ Alpine Lavender
If driving alongside Lake Pukaki heading to Mt Cook isn’t enough, on the side of the road only about 20 minutes down is the beautiful NZ Alpine Lavender farm. It is the largest organic lavender farm not only in New Zealand but in all of the Southern Hemisphere! The farm, in my opinion, couldn’t be […]
Hiking the Ben Lomond track in Queenstown
Oh Queenstown. You fun loving, adventure bearing, bunging jumping, jet boating adrenaline town you… I didn’t really go there to do any of those things. Except for the fun and adventure part. Heading to Queenstown just after New Years isn’t really the ideal thing for me, busy streets, crowds of people, lines.. you get it, […]
Cruising Lake Wakatipu with Southern Discoveries
If was one of those beautiful blue days in Queenstown. A few clouds in the sky, sun shining brightly. The streets were filled with people doing just what we were, taking in the sights and sounds of Queenstown. It was just after New Years so it was the normal kind of busy for that time […]
Hiking Mt Barossa- Canterbury region
The Hakatere Conservation Park has no shortage of hiking whatsoever. The first time I hiked up Mt Barossa, it was just coming to the end of wintertime here in New Zealand. I was with my mother in law and her friend and we all wanted to give it a go for the first time. I […]
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