On a clear day – and a window seat - it’s spectacular flying above the Southern Alps, down through the valleys into Queenstown. Even without snow. Queenstown is undoubtedly one of this country’s most picturesque spots. The prospect of tackling Around the Mountains Cycle Trail, …
Pacific Coast Great Train Journey
Having completed a roadie from Picton to Kaikoura during the coastal corridor’s massive repair after 2016’s devastating earthquake, this train journey was always on the ‘to do’ list. Seeing the rail track so close to the road was incentive enough to imagine the relaxed comfort of a train to …
History and beauty at Stewart Island/Rakiura
Upon announcing to family and friends about a pending ocean expedition at Stewart Island – in July – responses generally were in accord. Middle of winter? On a boat? Stupidity! The obvious presumption was for freezing temperatures and raging seas. Roaring forties, anyone? It must …