The Queen Charlotte Track – New Zealand
I’ve recently hiked the Queen Charlotte Track. I’m trying to tick off some of New Zealand’s great outdoors experiences while I can, but I’m always inspired by other walkers and cyclists I’ve encountered. Many are considerably older than I am, giving me great hope! For those of you not in the know, the Queen Charlotte […]
Exploring the West Coast Wilderness Trail
I’ve just completed the West Coast Wilderness bike ride from Greymouth to Ross on New Zealand’s West Coast. We covered about 140 kilometres over four days, through some of New Zealand’s magnificent rain forests. We started our journey in Christchurch and were driven in a mini bus to Greymouth. We wanted a seamless, no hassle […]
Salmon fishing at its best
In Wanaka is ‘Hook’. A lake to plate salmon fishing farm, where the experience for any young people is second to none. I wanted a real, hands on fishing experience for my grandson Brooklyn, in the hope he will one day be a keen fly fisherman. At Hook, it’s easy. In the spring-fed lake, you […]