I was filing photographs and dwelled on these from the Milford Track that all contain reflections of a sort. I liked that as a theme so here you go………. Took these two early on Day 4 at a spot known as ‘The Boat Shed’ – loved the light There are many lakes and pools … More Reflections
I have struggled somewhat with this post. My original intent was to share my experience of the remainder of the Milford Track hike with you. However this week a hiker has died on the track after getting swept away on a river crossing. Knowing this happened within days of me being in the same place has … More Milford Track
Once described as the finest walk in the world, the Milford Track is one of New Zealand’s most popular walks, with approximately 14,000 people completing the track each year and I am now one of them. Throughout the Great Walks season, the track is heavily regulated. There is a maximum of 90 walkers per day … More Alone in the woods
While I have been on many hikes here, I was yet to tackle any of New Zealand’s 9 Great Walks. Cannot imagine I will get through them all on this trip but hopefully will manage a few! The great walks are billed as “premier tracks that pass through some of New Zealand’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. From … More A GREAT walk…….
A few years ago I came to Queenstown on my first ever ski trip. That week I struggled to stay upright, it was either the skis, the ski lifts or the pubs, all of which gave me trouble. The ski season is still a few weeks away so this time I have two less obstacles, … More Another day at the office
It’s already been established that driving anywhere takes me a while because I stop a lot for photographs and I can also confirm the same condition applies when hiking, especially on this frosty morning. From Mt Aspiring Hut I decided to hike to Liverpool Hut and back for the day. The beginning is gentle and flat … More Successful debut contd.
Since I have got here I have only being doing day hikes so it was time to step it up a notch and take myself away for the night. In the past I have gone to national parks for many days at a time but I always came back to my tent each night. This … More Reporting a successful debut mission
Lake Tekapo is a popular stop for tour buses, so we elected to spend the night to try and enjoy it without having to jostle around groups getting snap happy. Although I was quite the shutterbug here myself, how could I resist? Coupled with clear skies and it’s distance from other towns Lake Tekapo is known for stargazing. … More Star gazing
Have been spending some time in Canterbury this week. A great mixture of friendly people and small towns surrounded by rolling fields and rivers with some great trails to explore. One of them was the Allan’s Track in Peel Forest near Mt Somers. After the stormy weather parts of the trail were quite mucky and on some … More Getting Dirty in Canterbury
Niamh on Leave 