Queenstown New Zealand – new experiences to savour
I’ve recently had a quiet week in Queenstown reflecting on my mother’s life, who recently passed away. After a couple of tough weeks, I’ve “filled my cup,” walking, skiing, golfing and induging in great cuisine. I experienced four new things I would like to share with you. Billy’s at Ayrburn Ayrburn is a world-class restaurant and […]
How to experience the Dunstan Trail and neighbouring gorges in comfort
I’ve long wanted to cycle the Dunstan Trail in Central Otago with its novel “clip on” sections, bolted to the rock. In fact, I’ve previously cycled part of it from Smith’s Way (the start of the Dunstan Trail) to the Bannockburn Bridge. Thus far, it was just grade two. However, I have not ridden past […]
Celebrating at The Headwater Eco Lodge, Glenorchy
It takes a special friend, celebrating a special birthday, to bring people together and have an adventure at The Headwaters Eco Lodge in Glenorchy . Forty minutes from Queenstown, at the head of Lake Wakatipu, is Glenorchy, a small sleepy town in the middle of no-where. We were looking for somewhere to go, not far […]