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Bridge in the Hooker Valley, New Zealand

Today's travel photo is of a long foot bridge on the hike in the Hooker Valley, New Zealand. It was cold and wet when I did this popular hike in Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park, but that couldn't take away the dramatic and spectacular scenery of the valley. Not far from this bridge the valley turns [...]

By |2018-06-05T14:30:08+10:00January 5th, 2017|Photos|0 Comments

Mueller Glacier Lake in the Hooker Valley, New Zealand

Today's travel photo is of the rushing white water coming from the glacial lake of the Mueller Glacier in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. I took this photo while hiking the Hooker Valley trail while camped at Mount Cook. The Hooker Valley trail is a short but spectacular walk and one of the [...]

By |2018-06-05T14:55:37+10:00November 27th, 2016|New Zealand, Photos|0 Comments

Lake Pukaki in New Zealand

Today's travel photo is of Lake Pukaki, looking north towards a cloud covered Mount Cook on the South Island of New Zealand. You may think that I have photoshopped the hell out of that lake, but I actually haven't. Lake Pukaki really is that beautiful colour, having being fed from the melt water from the [...]

By |2018-06-05T15:15:31+10:00November 4th, 2016|Destinations, New Zealand, Oceania, Photos|2 Comments

Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Today's travel photo is of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. This is the first photo I have posted from my recent trip to New Zealand's South Island. This tiny church on the shores of Lake Tekapo is a popular site and has to be the most famous church in [...]

By |2018-06-05T15:29:47+10:00October 28th, 2016|Destinations, New Zealand, Oceania, Photos|7 Comments

Hiking the Queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand

At the top end of the South Island of New Zealand, there are a series of spectacular sounds known as the Marlborough Sounds. The most beautiful and popular of these is the Queen Charlotte Sound, and running almost the entire length is one of New Zealand's best walks - The Queen Charlotte Track. This interesting [...]

By |2012-12-06T11:02:09+10:00September 28th, 2012|Adventure, Destinations, Featured, New Zealand, Oceania|16 Comments

Driving New Zealand’s Most Dangerous Road at Skipper’s Canyon, Queenstown

In 1862, two pioneers exploring the Western Otago region struck gold in the Shotover River. This was the start of the Shotover Canyon Gold Rush. Similar to the nearby Arrow River, the Shotover River was so rich in gold that miners came from all over New Zealand to claim their share of the riches, and [...]

By |2013-04-12T11:43:37+10:00April 17th, 2012|Destinations, Featured, New Zealand, Oceania|8 Comments

From Jet Boating to Steam Boating in Queenstown, New Zealand

As a bit of an adrenaline junkie, going on a jet boat ride was high on my list of things to do when I went to New Zealand, though of course not any old jet boat ride would do. I came across plenty of opportunities as I traveled around the South Island, but most were on calm [...]

By |2013-07-09T15:33:42+10:00March 20th, 2012|Adventure, Destinations, Featured, New Zealand, Oceania|16 Comments

A Dream Come True: Trekking the Milford Track in New Zealand

Dark grey rain clouds engulfed the rugged peaks above me, as the cool calm waters of Lake Te Anau passed me by. I was on a boat heading to the start of the Milford Track in the South Island of New Zealand, known as one of the most beautiful treks in the world. I leaned [...]

By |2012-12-06T17:38:50+10:00February 21st, 2012|Adventure, Destinations, Featured, Motivation, New Zealand, Oceania|19 Comments

Walking to Franz Joseph Glacier, New Zealand

After my exciting Helihike on Fox Glacier the day before, I continued my journey north along the rugged West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Not far north of Fox Glacier, another makes it's way down the west side of the Southern Alps, Franz Joseph Glacier, which I had heard was just as [...]

Exploring the Otago Peninsula in Dunedin, New Zealand

Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and with a rich Scottish history and a beautiful natural setting, it makes an excellent place to spend a few days. Like Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula, Dunedin sits in a natural harbour that is part of the remnants of an extinct [...]

By |2012-12-06T18:32:37+10:00December 6th, 2011|Destinations, Featured, New Zealand, Oceania|0 Comments
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