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 […]
Our West Coast roadie from Queenstown to Hokitika
A friend told me one of the best things he had done in his life was to Heli/hike on Franz Josef Glacier. So I recently planned a roadie from Queenstown to the West Coast. While it’s essential to make bookings in advance, this is where I came unstuck. Our trip, unfortunately coincided with the recent […]
Tekapo -the Dark Sky Project is the place to stargaze
In the heart of the Mackenzie country is the small, quaint town of Tekapo, famous for the Good Shepherd church and the stunning vista through its window behind the altar. However, when the lake and mountain views disappear after dusk and the skies darken our twinkly galaxy is exposed. It’s paradise for star gazers and a […]