How to enjoy one of the world’s best national parks – Abel Tasman

This is not my first time in the Abel Tasman National Park. Longer than I care to remember, I set off with my sister over New Year to walk the park with a heavy pack, food and goons of wine. We spent eight days in the park and didn’t even make it to Totaranui, which […]

New Zealand’s Southern Ocean Zoo

I recently submitted this story about our southern ocean zoo to International Traveller Magazine. They loved it and published it. The Birds and the Seas  Here are some more photos from my touch with nature.

An unexpected find……

  When a friend suggested we drive over the Crown Range from Arrowtown, on a gloomy, wet day for lunch at Florence’s Food Store and Café I was ambivalent…until I got there. This incredible restaurant / deli / homeware store on the outskirts of Wanaka is a foodie’s destination. The bitter wind had us heading indoors […]