Living and working at Lake Ōhau Lodge was such an experience. As a backpacker, it was a perfect job for a few months as you get to meet a bunch of people, live in a truly stunning area with views of lakes, mountains and the most incredible sunrises/ sunsets, explore a few local areas that …
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Central Otago is a stunning region of New Zealand to travel through all year round. With beautiful wineries to visit, exceptional hiking options, incredible views and rich history, we cannot recommend visiting Central Otago enough. It is also home to several glorious, boutique accommodation options that are sure to wow even the most seasoned luxury …
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We cycled the Lake Dunstan trail and it was awesome! Epic views, rugged terrain and a long day out in the fresh air of Central Otago. What more could you want?! The Lake Dunstan Trail offers an unforgettable experience for those who want to experience authentic New Zealand landscapes via bike. In this article we …
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When it comes to Dunedin brewery tours, look no further. Speights and Emerson’s are two of the most well-known breweries in New Zealand for completely different reasons. In this article, we compare the Speights vs Emerson’s brewery tours offered by Emersons and Speights in the city of Dunedin. We give an overview of each tour, …
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You’ve made your way to Dunedin- what next? What are the best Dunedin tourist attractions? What to see in Dunedin? Best things to do in Dunedin? All these questions went through our heads when we planned our trip. Dunedin, New Zealand is a city that is full of surprises. Nestled on the southeastern coast of …
Oamaru is one of the best hidden gems that you will find in New Zealand. Packed full of free and unusual things to do, Oamaru has something for everyone whether you are visiting with the family, as a couple or a solo traveller. As the Steampunk Capital of the World, it is weird and …
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That Wanaka Tree is a famous and iconic willow tree located at the southern tip of Lake Wānaka in New Zealand’s Otago region. It soared to fame in 2014 due to a photo taken by Dennis Radermacher and helped along by social media, and has since become one of the most photographed trees in New …
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Our time in Wānaka consisted of hiking the incredible Roys Peak Track, photographing the most photographed tree in New Zealand, and playing monopoly deal with a glass of wine in our accommodation. This article discusses our experience of hiking the famous Roys Peak Track, which is often regarded as one of the best hikes in …
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Visiting the Cardrona Distillery was a highlight in our 10 day South Island road trip. Unsurprisingly, as lovers of food and wine, this place was always on our bucket list for when we came to Central Otago. Elegantly designed with extremely friendly, fun and enthusiastic staff- we are really glad we swung by! Situated …
As part of our New Zealand South Island road trip, Queenstown is one of those places that we just had to go to. Everybody, like literally everybody has mentioned this little place called Queenstown to us at least once. Before we had real plans for after Furneaux Lodge, guests would just assume that we were …
