Why Stewart Island exceeded my expectations?
With Covid still curtailing international travel, I’m loving exploring my own back yard. I’ve had a number of New Zealand adventures lately, my latest being Stewart Island. It exceeded my expectations on so many levels, from friendly locals, delicious food, brilliant fishing, Kiwis roaming freely, and the natural beauty. We originally planned to take the […]
Oamaru – our historic Otago adventure
We left Queenstown knowing the drive time to Oamaru was less than three hours, but with all the time in the world, we decided to overnight in historic Clyde. Staying at Oliver’s boutique hotel, it’s always a pleasure. The historic buildings having been lovingly restored in every way by owners, Andy and David Ritchie, originally […]
The Lindis – luxury in the wilderness
If you’re looking for the ultimate winter getaway I’ve just had a couple of days enjoying the luxury at The Lindis, a stunning lodge, close to the Lindis Pass in the South Island. The undulating wooden roof, mimicking the surrounding hills of the Ahuriri Valley will have you captivated and it will be a place […]