Sometimes called the ‘Sound of Silence’ Doubtful Sound is the deepest (421 metres) and second longest (40 kilometres) of the South Island’s fiords. Visiting here is a much more remote experience than at the sometimes busy Milford Sound. It is your ultimate “digital detox” destination. No Wi-Fi or phone access allows you to immerse yourself […]
Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Breath-taking in any weather, the fiord’s cliffs rise vertically from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards from as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound, and it often does, those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. I […]
Now I would like to lead you to almost the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand on my virtual “tour” of our unique and beautiful Island Nation. Fiordland is one of the most dramatic and beautiful parts of New Zealand. Carved by glaciers over 100,000 years the landscape is one where waterfalls cascade […]
One of the most picturesque settlements in New Zealand, Arrowtown is just 20 minutes from the main bustling city of Queenstown but it feels like you are journeying back in time when you arrive.The town was established in 1862, during the height of the Otago gold rush. The settlement grew quickly as pioneers constructed cottages, […]
My “trip” around New Zealand continues for you all now as I make my way down the South Island of New Zealand.New Zealand’s South Island hosts the purest natural landscapes you’ll ever experience. And although I love the North Island I definitely am biased when it comes to the “mainland” as the South Island is […]
New Zealand is located where two tectonic plates of the earth’s crust meet. This causes a large amount of geothermal activity, allowing warm water to bubble up through the earth’s crust to form hot pools. These pools often contain minerals dissolved from the rocks they seeped through. So you will find a selection of commercial […]
Picturesque by day and dazzling by night, Lake Tekapo is part of a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, making it the perfect spot for stargazing.It is located in the centre of the South Island of New Zealand about three hours’ drive south-west of Christchurch in the Mackenzie Basin. This highland lake and settlement at 710 metres […]
Celebrated on November 11, this day honours United States soldiers in all wars. Canada honours its soldiers on the same date. The holiday in Canada is known as Remembrance Day. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half-mast. I am sure that you would […]
The picturesque coastal town of Kaikōura is the perfect place for marine life encounters, coastal walks, and tucking into a plate of crayfish. Kaikōura is a base for wildlife experiences of all kinds – it’s also a great place to eat crayfish (in the native New Zealand people the Māori language ‘kai’ means food, ‘kōura’ […]
Set against a majestic backdrop from the Alps to the ocean, Canterbury offers everything from lush vineyards and wild coastlines to sky-piercing mountains and pristine glacial lakes, Canterbury is a region of remarkable contrasts and a haven for those seeking incredible scenery and adventure. From Christchurch city, you’ll find the sparkling Pacific Ocean, the majestic […]
