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 […]
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 […]