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Travel guides, photography tips and destination stories from my journeys across New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the USA and Southeast Asia.
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Rakaia Gorge, New Zealand: What to See, Do and Know
A guide to Rakaia Gorge in Canterbury, New Zealand – the turquoise braided river worth stopping for on the inland scenic route…
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Mount Sunday, New Zealand: Visiting the Lord of the Rings Edoras Filming Location
Complete guide to visiting Mount Sunday, New Zealand – the Lord of the Rings Edoras filming location in Hakatere Conservation Park, with…
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Tasman Glacier View Track: Complete Guide to the Walk at Mount Cook
Tasman Valley Road turns off SH80 about 3 kilometres before Mount Cook Village. The sign is small and easy to miss. Most…
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Hooker Valley Track: Complete Guide to the Best Walk at Mount Cook
The Hooker Valley Track keeps improving as you go. I’d heard the name before arriving at Aoraki/Mount Cook, seen it in every…
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Driving Lindis Pass: A Scenic Guide from Wanaka to Lake Tekapo
The drive from Wanaka to Lake Tekapo via Lindis Pass is one of those South Island roads that keeps changing on you.…
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Roy’s Peak Hike, Wanaka: What It’s Really Like (Complete Guide)
The alarm went off at 2:30am. My wife and I looked at each other, both wondering if this was a terrible idea.…
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Queenstown to Wanaka Drive: Crown Range Road, Lavender Farm and That Famous Tree
The drive from Queenstown to Wanaka was one of the better days I had on New Zealand’s South Island. I went over…
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Glenorchy New Zealand: The Scenic Drive from Queenstown and the Road to Paradise
The drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy is one of those roads you hear about before you go and still end up surprised…
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TSS Earnslaw Cruise Queenstown: Is the Walter Peak BBQ Worth It?
I’d been in Queenstown for two days before I finally stood on Steamer Wharf and looked up at the TSS Earnslaw. Hard…
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Milford Track Day Walk from Te Anau: A Complete Guide
Complete guide to the Milford Track day walk from Te Anau – boat crossing, Clinton River walk, wildlife, sandfly tips and how…
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Milford Road Stops: What to See on the Drive Between Te Anau and Milford Sound
Complete guide to the Milford Road stops between Te Anau and Milford Sound – lupins, Mirror Lakes, Cleddau River and what to…
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Milford Sound Cruise Guide: What to Expect on the RealNZ Scenic Cruise from Te Anau
The day I did the Milford Sound cruise, it rained. Not a light drizzle – proper Fiordland rain that turns every cliff…
