Tag: New Zealand

  • Kaikoura – There’s lots to sea

    Kaikoura – There’s lots to sea

     As the visitor information says:  The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is…

  • Mountain Pass Day Trip, NZ

    Mountain Pass Day Trip, NZ

    If you live near the ocean, it’s not common that you think about taking a day trip to a mountain pass.  However, if you’re in…

  • Fairlie (Relaxing), NZ

    Fairlie (Relaxing), NZ

    Just 188 km (117 mi) from Christchurch, New Zealand is the lovely little farming town of Fairlie.  It’s also on the Inland Scenic Route which connects…

  • Port Hills Adventure, NZ

    Port Hills Adventure, NZ

    If you ever visit Christchurch, New Zealand, you will no doubt notice the Southern Alps which make up the majority of the South Island. However,…

  • Coolest little capital in the world – Wellington, NZ

    Coolest little capital in the world – Wellington, NZ

    Wellington, New Zealand was named “the coolest little capital in the world” by Lonely Planet in 2011.  I was just in Wellington for a conference last week,…