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 […]
A very special fly-fishing experience in Central Otago’s wilderness
Our son James turned 30 during 2020 and is a passionate angler. Having fly-fished since he was five, our gift to him was a weekends guided fly-fishing in the Central Otago/Southland region, with me. Having previously spent years holidaying in Kuratau near the fly-fishing mecca of Turangi, we know the local rivers well. For 25 […]