Mount Cook (or Aoraki in Māori) is the tallest mountain in New Zealand- how could this beautiful and sacred spot not be on our list of places to visit on our travels?! As part of our 10 Day South Island Road Trip, Mt Cook was scheduled for day two. We had a great time here …
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Lake Tekapo! The first major stop on our 10 Day Road Trip of the South Island of New Zealand. Lake Tekapo is in the McKenzie Basin and lies near the Southern Alps. It is situated about three hours from Christchurch or Queenstown. Photos of the lake itself with its purple lupin plants are the most …
The beautiful Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough… A place we were privileged enough to call home for just over three months. This was a great decision for three main reasons: We met a whole bunch of amazing people! We managed to see a remote but beautiful area of New Zealand (which we probably wouldn’t …
Our road trip We did a short road trip in the South Island of New Zealand! We wanted to go as south as possible and see some new sights. Our travels saw us drive along State Highway One from Christchurch all the way down to Waikawa Bay – passing through Timaru and Dunedin. We picked …
Hanmer Springs was on our list of places to visit before we even got to New Zealand! Surrounded by stunning landscapes and home to the natural hot pools, we think this Alpine Spa village should be on your list of spots to visit when you travel the South Island of New Zealand. Our few days …
The sun was shining on easter Sunday so when better to walk The Queen Charlotte Track. We’ve wanted to do the Furneaux to Ships Cove leg of the Queen Charlotte track ever since we came to the Marlborough Sounds. Our journey is in reverse to the typical route you’d take when walking the track. This …
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The Marlborough Sounds is possibly one of the most beautiful places on earth. We have been working here at Furneaux Lodge since January, so we have had plenty of time to explore and figure out what there is to do in this remote part of the country. The Marlborough Sounds are located in the …
