Hobbiton-Have you taken the kids or grand kids?
I wrote a story about Hobbiton several years ago after my friend Mandy and I visited the filming location. I was blown away by its magnificence, the detail and intricacy of the set, where the Peter Jackson filmed the Hobbit. It was perfect in every way, short of a few real hobbits going about their daily […]
The Nevis – New Zealand’s highest public road
Having spent a large part of the summer in the Queenstown region we decided to explore The Nevis – New Zealand’s highest public road. I was a little nervous, as I hate scary roads, but secretly wanted to do it. The thought of driving up the Remarkable ski field road makes me anxious, with sheer […]
Skiing the Tasman Glacier
Many years ago we spent a week cycling the Tekapo Canals. The guided trip took us to Aoraki Mount Cook where we spent a night at the Heritage Hotel. The afternoon sky was cloudless so we made an impulsive decision to take a helicopter up the Tasman Glacier. From the braided turquoise strands of the thaw […]