Arrowtown eateries worthy of a visit
I’ve recently had a wonderful few days in Arrowtown where our daughter Kate got married to Matt in the tussock over-looking Lake Wakatipu at Jack’s Point. As we unwound after 48 hours of celebrations, we managed to have two delicious meals in local Arrowtown eateries. One of them at @Smithy’s Smoke House at Millbrook Resort in the […]
Camp Glenorchy – accommodation we should all aspire to
When I recently visited Queentown I made a trip to Glenorchy to see the recently opened, Camp Glenorchy. For those of you not familiar with Glenorchy, it’s at the northern most tip of Lake Wakatipu, about an hour out of Queenstown. It’s remote and surrounded by spectacular mountains giving it a real wilderness feel. It’s […]
Central Otago highlights, including a great accommodation recommendation
I don’t like to think I’m getting old yet but, five weeks ago I suffered a knee injury. It happened when I was hiking to the top of Rangitoto Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf in preparation for walking the Milford Track. I’ve been seeking treatment ever since. Vigilant with my exercises and drugs, but to […]