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 […]
Salmon fishing at its best
In Wanaka is ‘Hook’. A lake to plate salmon fishing farm, where the experience for any young people is second to none. I wanted a real, hands on fishing experience for my grandson Brooklyn, in the hope he will one day be a keen fly fisherman. At Hook, it’s easy. In the spring-fed lake, you […]
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 […]